Forty Days Full - An Invitation To Real Life

be there with Him. We’ve been told by the accuser that we must grovel before God from a moral deficit. But our position in God's throne room is not as a beggar. We, like Christ, have the most favored place. In reality, we come before God as favorite sons and daughters. Knowing my history, I wouldn't trust me with this kind of power. We must repent (think in a new way) for the kingdom of heaven is at hand and we have a place of authority in it. Jesus has given us permission and power to extend His Kingdom. When we understand what we have it should give us great confidence. I like how Todd White says it, "I've got 'God-fidence!'" If you have traveled internationally you have encountered a customs agent. Most countries require you to fill out a document called a customs declaration. By doing so you are revealing what you have and what you are carrying into their country. As you go through the customs booth these agents will often ask, “Do you have anything to declare?” I have yet to do it, but I want to say, "I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. I am complete in Him and I am currently seated with Him in heavenly places!" I mean this is what I'm really carrying into their country. It will have more impact than any amount of money I could carry. Declarations are what we speak into the atmosphere, making known what we already have possession of. We can declare our righteousness, our salvation, our eternal victory and our friendship with God. These have all been given to us as we are seated with Him at the right hand of the Father. The seated position on a throne is the ruling position. It is the place a king rules. When a decision is made the argument is over. Our United States government doesn't lead from a throne. Our president leads through rational arguments,