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Destined
for the Throne
"Perhaps
some are wondering what is the relationship of the supreme rank of the
redeemed to the subject of prayer and intercession. THE EXPLANATION
IS THAT PRAYER IS NOT PRIMARILY GOD'S WAY OF GETTING THINGS DONE.
IT IS GOD'S WAY OF GIVING THE CHURCH "ON-THE-JOB" TRAINING IN OVERCOMING
THE FORCES HOSTILE TO GOD.
This world is a laboratory
in which those destined for the throne are learning, by actual practice
in the prayer closet [the quiet sanctuary within the heart], how to overcome
Satan and his hierarchy. GOD DESIGNED THE PROGRAM OF PRAYER AS
AN "APPRENTICESHIP" FOR ETERNAL SOVEREIGNTY WITH CHRIST.
Here we are learning "the trick
of the tools" - how to use the weapons of prayer and faith in overcoming
and enforcing Christ's victory so dearly bought. What foes will be
left to overcome in the eternal ages we do not know. But the character
acquired in overcoming here will evidently be needed when we have joined
the Bridegroom on His throne.
"To him that overcometh will
I grant to sit with Me in My throne" (Rev.3:21). "The crown is only
for the conqueror" (Sauer). And the conqueror overcomes within the
framework of God's program of prayer and faith. THE PRAYER CLOSET
IS THE ARENA WHICH PRODUCES THE OVERCOMER."
...Paul E. Billheimer
"Destined for the Throne"
"We
sanctify the world by living in His sufficiency. Live sanctified
in your culture. Do not bow to your [empty, godless] culture.
Let it not intimidate you. America is not your home. Heaven
is.
"Live
'set apart' by holiness. You can't do it by 'being psyched up', 'a
good attitude' or 'by trying harder' but by being called out of this world
by the Supernatural Power of God. Unite in partnership with this
Power.
"The
life to be holy is developed by living in [constant] fellowship with Him.
"Live
like Jesus is your Lord."
Dr.Ronnie W. Floyd
Pastor, First Baptist Church,
Springdale, AR
  
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