Reclamation

Walking in Spiritual Reality by Relating with God through the Lord’s Feast of Trumpets

Summary
The Feast of Trumpets serves as a shadow pointing forward to the LORD’s triumph over the power of the law of sin and death. The LORD humbled Himself, and was obedient unto death. He sent the Holy Spirit to convict us of sin, reveal God’s righteousness, and administer God’s judgment—releasing His amazing grace and awesome mercy!

In surrendering to death on the cross, the LORD overcame the human sinful tendency to uphold self-righteousness. He then recovered the spiritual authority that Adam had lost to Satan in giving in to the lie of the serpent and disobeying God. He, therefore, declared in Revelation 1:18-19, “I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.”

Peter’s life illustrates a great example of a life reclaimed and transformed.  He was humbled, and allowed the LORD to impart in him a great grace gift. Extremely self-confident and often quick to talk, He thought he could never deny his friend and Savior. How quickly he did, though, just as the LORD had predicted. However, he allowed the Holy Spirit to convict his heart.  He was then given the grace of redemption, and the opportunity to three times declare his true love for the LORD. 

After the LORD asked him three times, “do you love me,” Peter replied, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You." (John 21:17 NKJV)

Peter learned that the LORD really knew his heart. He surrendered to the conviction by the Holy Spirit.  He allowed the Holy Spirit to fill the gap in His heart.  That empowered a real change in temperament and attitude: real transformation. He could, therefore, be entrusted with a large measure of authority and anointing of the Holy Spirit!

Life Application Questions

Have you noticed situations arising in your life where you have faced having to defend, justify, or prove yourself? In those situations, how have you asked God for the strength to make it? How may you have kicked in your heels, and fought to win on your own strength?

Are there times where you blame the devil or other people for your shortcomings, taking no responsibility for your own actions?

Has the Holy Spirit been leading you to consider some things and beckoning you to settle the issue—and come to the understanding of God’s truth—which will make you free?

Has the Holy Spirit been trying to convict you of any weaknesses or areas of pride or self indulgence?  

Has the Holy Spirit been leading you to repent for anything, and turn to God for His mercy—and way of grace?

Scripture References
1 Samuel 13:1-15; Psalm 51; Daniel 4; Matthew 16:24-27; Mark 8:35-38; Philippians 4:12

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