The Steward operates in the new covenant with all the resources of heaven given and available
because of the atonement. I know this in my head and teaching. I am learning to live on the reality of these truths as I go forward step by step into a world and even a church that denies or dismisses the radical nature of the Word.
One of the greatest truths has to do with the righteousness given to us by God. I walk in righteousness and I am the righteousness of God in the earth....as are you. Mostly we walk as beggars, sinners, and orphans trying to stay on the good side of God when we are actually co-heirs with all that Christ has received from the Father and we walk the earth as Royal Treasure! Here is a prayer/creed I found for those who want to live the radical life of the Christian. I am taking it from the writings of Shirley Weaver , whose ministry is called A Clear Trumpet Inc.
This speaks of the Christian as Christ created him/her to be in the new birth. This is a prophetic word over yourself - a credal statement - a confession of faith that has the teeth of the gospel behind it.
"I have a righteous eye; a righteous eye has been given to me. I have righteous interpretation and have put selfish perspectives away from me. From all that is in my life for which God has called me to watch, I have righteous vision! My strength for righteousness is increasing! My expectation is high, not limited. Stretching to fill the container He has called me to be does not distract me. I am held tightly and protected by the Lord; by his hand He holds me close, and lifts me up! Portions come from every direction to aid me as I proceed and even unexpected portions come to me. Peace where God has placed me is my portion - strength there is my portion, with increase! Lord, YOU are the strength of my life and my portion forever - my trust; I declare YOUR works are my portion - forever!"
Ps. 73:16, Ps. 16:5-6; Ps. 119:56-58; Is. 61: 6-8
Live Big on the Raw Word of the Gospel.
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