Think Highly Of Yourself
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every
man that is among you, not to think of himself
more highly than he ought to think; but to think
soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man
the measure of faith (Romans 12:3).
Some people’s understanding of our opening
verse is that we should not think highly of
ourselves, but that’s not what the Spirit is saying to us
here through the Apostle Paul. God wants you to think
highly of yourself, but not more highly than you ought
to think. In other words, don’t think you’re higher than
your fellow brothers or sisters in Christ. That’ll be pride,
and God resists the proud.
You, however, have to think highly of yourself,
because you’re valuable to God; you’re special; you’re
royalty. To be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms
means you’ve been raised high: “And hath raised us
up together, and made us sit together in heavenly
places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6). Ephesians 1:21
gives further insight into your exalted position in Christ:
“Far above all principality, and power, and might, and
dominion, and every name that is named, not only
in this world, but also in that which is to come.” Do
you see how high you are in Christ?
The Lord Jesus has been set far above all the
different classes of spiritual beings: principalities,
Think Highly Of Yourself
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every
man that is among you, not to think of himself
more highly than he ought to think; but to think
soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man
the measure of faith (Romans 12:3).
powers, might or thrones, dominions and every name
that is named, and you’re in Him. The Father set Him
in this high place of glory, placed all things under His
feet, and legally declared Him to be the head over all
things for the benefit of the Church (Ephesians 1:22-23).
The Church is His body; you’re seated with Him
in the place of authority. That’s how high you are.
Think highly of yourself, because you’re chosen,
royal and peculiar. You’re one of a kind! Read God’s
description of you in 1 Peter 2:9 (AMP): “But you
are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated
nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that
you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the
virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of
darkness into His marvelous light.” Hallelujah!
Confession
I’m seated with Christ, far above all principality, and power, and
might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only
in this world, but also in that which is to come! I carry myself
with dignity, knowing my great value and worth in Christ Jesus;
I’m chosen, royal and peculiar! Blessed be God!
Further study:
ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 2:9 AMP
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 3
Genesis 6-8
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 2:1-12
Genesis 3