27/03/2026
MOMENT OF DAILY ENCOUNTER (MODE)
Date: 27TH MARCH 2026
TOPIC: WHY YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE IN CHRIST(PART 2)
⚓Scripture: Mark 12:24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?
Beloved, welcome to another Moment of Daily Encounter! We are having been describing who we are in Christ for some time now. But today, we want to answer the question why do you need to know who you are?
*Why do you need to know who you are in Christ?*
I. To avoid being bitter
For more details check yesterday's meditation.
II. To be able to walk in power: The power of God that ia available to believers in Christ Jesus is a function of the knowledge of your identity in Christ. You cannot know it and not act it! What you know is what you show because our behaviours are largely reflection of our knowledge. Yesterday's, we said there are many bitter Christians because they lack knowledge of their identity. Now imagine someone who is full of resentment as a result of past hurt, the pain is so much that he/she is even transferring the aggression on innocent people around him or her. How can such a person walk in power? Of course such a person can never walk in power because a heart filled with animosity, offence will eventually disconnect from the Holy Spirit the dispenser of the power of God for the New Testament believers. But if you know who you are you will not permit it. Even when Satan sent them to hurt you, you will refuse to be offended. Yes, there are agent of the devil everywhere sent to hurt you and cause you pain. Some of them exist as spouse, neighbours, friends or colleagues. And when they are done hurting you, they will watch from far, how you are reacting to the hurting project that satan sent them. In some cases they will ask those who are very close to you, just to find out your reaction to what they did to you. My dear, if you have such people around you don't allow them to achieve their evil assignment of killing your joy. Forgive them quickly and move on with your life. They want to kill the sweet fellowship you are having with the Holy Spirit because offense in the heart will disconnect you from the Holy Spirit and eventually from the power of God.
From our anchor scripture Jesus said:
*Mark 12:24 And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?*
Observe the clause "ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God" - meaning it is possible not to know the power of God! Knowledge is power! The knowledge of who you, whom you are and whose you are plus the knowledge of the God you know has a wa of empowering your life. Power flows in the channels of revelational knowledge.
*How does the knowledge of your identity helps you to walk in power?*
I. It brings the consciousness of whom you are and the presence of God in your life. The Bible said:
*Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us* ,
Observe the clause, the power that worketh in us- that speaks of the presence of God that is at work in us. Every child of God carries presence! And previously we have established that you are a child of God in Christ! God has adopted you into His family. So you have the right to use the family name and the family resources. In this case power is the resources of the family. The power of God is resident you and in many of us it is dormant because we are not aware of what we carry as power. Hence, we allow what we are supposed to pursue to be pursuing us around.
Beloved, you carry the presence of God! The presence is where the power of is domicile. Therefore the more time you spent in prayer conversation, deep worship etc, the more presence you carries. This is why we encourage you as a friend of God maintain sweet prayer communication with God.
II. It makes you obey God without complaining. Our many acts of disobedience is born of the fact that we don't know who is giving us instructions and the benefits that follow that instructions. For example, the president of your nation cannot be sending you an errands and you there complain! The reason is because you know Mr. President, what he is capable of doing and the dividend of running errands for Mr President. Now think about it, between Mr president and the God of the universe who is more superior? The authority Mr. President is tenure based, once his tenure expired his authority also expired but the God of the universe who does not change tenure, His authority is everlasting yet we will gladly obey Mr president and disobey God what an irony!. The knowledge of God you have plus the knowledge of your identity in Christ prevents you from walking in disobedience to God. And when you walk in obedience to God's instructions power flow unhindered. The hindrance to the flow of the power of God is disobedience. Elisha brought down fire from heaven in obedience to God's instructions (1Kg.18:36). Peter experience the power of God in catching a great fish in obedience to God's instructions. The Bible said:
*Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.*
You can begin to manifest the power of God from today as you walk in obedience
To be continued tomorrow!
*Remember this:* Heaven is real, and hell is real! Jesus has been crucified for our sin, give Him your heart today.
*Prayer points;*
~ Father thank you for your word to me today.
~ Father, help me to understand who am I in Christ so as to access and walk in the power of God in Jesus' name.
*Prophetic Declaration:*
~ I prophesy upon your life, may the power of God flow through your life to those around you in Jesus name.
~ You are a mobile fire, unstoppable generation! May you walk in the fullness of God's power in Jesus name.
*Assignment* :
Meditate on all the scriptural references used above
From your brother Alex
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