Arise O Priests Of Our God                                                       


You are a Chosen Generation, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, a Peculiar People: that ye should show forth the Praises of God.
 Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light: Which in times past were not a people but are now the people of God: which
had not obtained Mercy, but now have obtained Mercy.
(1 Pet 2 9-10). Behold, what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us that we
 should be called the Sons of God:

The world knows us not because it knew Him not. The religious world doesn't acknowledge us, the same reason applies they didn't know
 Him so how can they except us. Now are we the Sons of God and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He
shall appear we shall be like Him. We shall see Him as He is
(1 Jn 3:1-2).  A great change must take place in us if we are going to be like Him
 when He appears. Some may say the change will come in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye -at the last trump. This transformation is
more about being changed from celestial to terrestrial, from a natural body to a spiritual body. The change for Son-ship is more of a new
 mind set, a spiritual identity. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of  God thought it not robbery
to be equal to God: but made Himself of no reputation and took on himself the form of a servant. We are not after vain glory or self
reputation He has called us to His glory and His virtue. To be a part of His divine nature. To be an expression of His attributes or
 righteous character. We are like candles that consume themselves while enlightening others.    

 Where fore I put thee in remembrance Stir up the gift of  God which is in thee. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power and
of love and of a sound mind. Be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord. Be thou partakers of the afflictions of the gospel, remembering His
 calling is Holy and His election sure. This priesthood is not according to our works but according to His own purpose and grace given to us in
Christ Jesus before the world began
( 1Tim1:5-9). I stir up your pure minds by  way of remembrance (11 Pe 3:1). As a man thinks in his heart so is he.

 

Not that we are sufficient of our selves to think any thing as of ourselves, but our sufficiency is of God, who hath made us able ministers of the
new testament
(11cor 3:5). We are ambassadors for Christ; we stand in Christ’s stead with the word of reconciliation (11cor 5:18-20). We declare
as He is so are we
. (1Jn 4:17).

Heirs of the world

For the promise that He should be the heir of the world was not to Abraham or his seed through the law, but through the righteousness

of faith (Rom 4:13). The promise was made sure to all the seed through

the faith of Abraham. We are a Royal Priesthood called out of many nations as it is written. I have made thee a father of many nations. There
 is no more Jew or Greek male or female, bond nor free; for we are all  one in Christ Jesus. If we be Christ’s then are we Abraham’s seed and
 heirs according to the promise

(Gal 3:28-30). You are called by God, predestinated, justified and glory awaits you. We are the heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ. We
 are not called of men but of God. Who can lay anything to the charge of Gods elect? It is God that justifies us. Who is he that condemns?

We have a Charge from God

Just as sure as the Lord told Moses to lay his hand upon Joshua and give him a charge for his generation, we also have been given a charge for
our generation. We know that the whole creation groans and travails in pain together until now and not only they but ourselves also which have
 the first-fruits of the spirit. Even we ourselves groan within ourselves  waiting for the adoption to wit, or come into full completion. 

 

For the earnest expectation is for the manifestation of  the Sons of God (Ro 8:19). For we know that Christ in us is the only hope of Glory (Co1:27).       

 

Judgment in my House l Pt 4:17

For the time has come that judgment must begin at the house of God and if it first begins at us what shall the end be of them that obey not the
 gospel of God. There is a refiner’s fire and there is a fullers soap. He is a purifier of silver and He shall purify the Sons of Levi , the
 priesthood that their offering shall be in righteousness
(Mal 3:1-4). Joshua, the high priest stood before the Lord, and Satan withstood him because
 of his filthy garments. Satan stood at his right hand resisting his ability to minister. The right hand signified ministry, blessing and fellowship. Just as
 Satan had come to sift Peter as wheat; so, here again, the Lord was declaring Satan should have nothing in us and that’s where the priesthood
 lays in Christ. Satan stands rebuked because we have been in the fire; now our garments are being changed. We’ve taken on the image of our
heavenly calling. We have considered our profession Christ Jesus. We have made our election sure, giving all diligence to add to our faith virtue,
 knowledge, temperance patience and godliness with brotherly kindness and charity. Our desire is to be fruitful and not barren in the knowledge
of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are a Royal Priesthood. an army being prepared for the latter rain that shall be greater than the former rain. Our
 hope is in Him  who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.  This is our time; This is our Day; Arise; Shine; For thy Light is come and the Glory of the Lord shall be seen upon thee for this is the time of visitation and great expectation! Arise O Priests of  our God. 

                                                                                                                Pastor Steve Logan