The second dimension of the cross is ‘the cross for Jesus Christ’. It is our obligation as believers to identify with the cross of Jesus. It is not enough to be born again but to share the burden of the cross with Jesus. The wisdom and power of God is only accessible through the cross of Jesus Christ. Job 28:28 tells us that God is the only one that knows the way to the location of wisdom and God has shown us this way which is through the cross.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE POWER AND WISDOM THROUGH THE CROSS?
1. Identify with the cross: this means to share the burden of the cross with
Jesus. Sharing the burden with Jesus means that we must be crucified with Jesus. It means that we must die to self. The self (flesh) is a limitation to the working of God in our lives. (1 Corinthians 2:8, Matthew 16:24-25).
The question we must ask ourselves is this: who is taking the glory in everything I do? God or me? we must not let ourselves stand in the of God’s manifestation in our lives. The process in identifying with the cross is the process of brokenness. Until we are broken we cannot access God’s wisdom.
2. Rebirth: after we are broken, we come to the point of rebirth. When we are broken, God renews us and lets His glory shine through us and this glory is God’s wisdom and power. Until we access he cross, the glorious riches attached to the cross will elude us. (Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:9-10)
Understand that the cross is our deliverance from every sin and bad habit. The cross grants us access to the crown of wisdom here on earth and eternally. God’s wisdom gives us access to provisions, dominion and eternal peace.
Further Scriptures: Colossians 2:14, 1 Kings 4:20-24
Important quotes:
Identifying with Jesus gives us a sharper mind than that of Solomon;
Until self is crushed under the cross, any sin can crush you
God does not gamble with his anointing and power, he is not ready to raise any Samson in this season who will mess up his anointing.
Prayer line: O God, I lay down my life for you and I crush every self limiting my access to the wisdom behind the cross. I receive the impartation of wisdom and power in Jesus name. Amen!