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  SEATED WITH JESUS
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: We who believe in Jesus have been raised up from spiritual
death and are seated with him in a heavenly realm, with access to all
spiritual blessings.

Topics: "Spiritual Authority", "Grace and Blessings"
Scripture References: John 1:3, Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 2:5-6, Ephesians 2:8, Colossians 2:9

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David Wilkerson emphasizes that believers in Jesus are spiritually
raised and seated with Him in the heavenly realm, specifically in God's
throne room, which is the seat of divine power and grace. He explains
that this position grants access to all spiritual blessings and the
fullness of Christ, who embodies wisdom, strength, and peace. Wilkerson
highlights that through grace and faith, believers are united with
Christ in His glory, allowing them to partake in the riches available in
Him. This profound truth reassures believers of their privileged status
and the resources they have to live victoriously. Ultimately, it is a
call to recognize and embrace the spiritual authority and blessings
bestowed upon them.

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According to Paul, we who believe in Jesus have been raised up from
spiritual death and are seated with him in a heavenly realm. "Even when
we were dead in sins, [God] hath quickened us together with Christ...and
hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places
in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:5-6).

Where is this heavenly place where we're seated with Jesus? It is none
other than God's own throne room--the throne of grace, the dwelling
place of the Almighty. Two verses later we read how we were brought to
this wonderful place: "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that
not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (2:8).

This throne room is the seat of all power and dominion. It's the place
where God rules over all principalities and powers, and reigns over the
affairs of men. Here in the throne room, he monitors every move of Satan
and examines every thought of man.

And Christ is seated at the Father's right hand. Scripture tells us,
"All things were made by him" (John 1:3). And, "In him dwelleth all the
fullness of the Godhead bodily" (Colossians 2:9). In Jesus resides all
wisdom and peace, all power and strength, everything needed to live a
victorious, fruitful life. And we're given access to all those riches
that are in Christ.

Paul is telling us, "As surely as Christ was raised from the dead, we've
been raised up with him by the Father. And, as surely as Jesus was taken
to the throne of glory, we've been taken with him to the same glorious
place. Because we are in him, we are also where he is. That's the
privilege of all believers. It means we are seated with him in the same
heavenly place where he dwells."

Paul says that all spiritual blessings are bestowed in the throne room.
All the riches of Christ are available to us there: steadfastness,
strength, rest, ever-increasing peace. "Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ" (Ephesians 1:3).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/seated-with-jesus/
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