The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  It’s Already Done: How to Manifest God’s Spiritual Blessings into Your Life "Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ."  Ephesians 1:3    It’s not on God, it’s on us. We’ve got work to do. God has already blessed us with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. That truth is clear in Ephesians 1:3. When Paul addressed the saints, he opened with worship, praise, and honor to God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Then he declared what had already been done: God has blessed us.  Notice the past tense  “has blessed.” God is not going to bless us someday. He already has. Many say, “The Lord is blessing me right now,” but according to the Word, the blessings were given already. Our job now is to take what’s been done in the spiritual realm and bring it into the natural.    You don’t need to beg or bargain with God. Jesus has already been given. The Holy Spirit ...

  You Are in God’s Will: How to Receive Your Divine Inheritance "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance because we were predestined according to the purpose of God, who works all things after the counsel of Divine Will."  Ephesians 1:11    Affirmation: My health is optimal because it’s God’s will that all of my relationships are harmonious.                                                    Ephesians 1:11 reminds us that we have obtained an inheritance through Christ. If earthly parents and grandparents can leave behind an inheritance of tangible and intangible value land, homes, recipes, wisdom, or even prayer, how much greater is the inheritance from our heavenly Father?  An inheritance implies that someone thought of you before their passing, made intentional plans, and had a desire for your future. Similarly,...