Live Above The Systems
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have
learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be
content (Philippians 4:11).
The life the Master lived here on earth was so
impressive. Jesus was far removed from the
decadence of the world, the penury around Him and
the corruption and failure of His society. He lived far
above, and beyond the government and systems of
the day when He walked the earth.
We don’t find Jesus interfering with their politics
or trying to do something about their economy. In
other words, He didn’t bring some strange or heavenly
currency into their system, yet He was never limited by
money. Money was His slave. He was self-sufficient.
Whatever He required, He didn’t need to call out to
heaven; He brought it forth from within.
This is the life that He’s given us: He’s made
us self-sufficient, to function above and beyond the
systems of this world. He said you’re in the world, but
not of the world. That means you’re not to be ruled,
dominated or influenced by the systems, that is the
crippling and corrupting influences in today’s world.
You play by a different set of rules. Many around you
may be influenced, and provoked to compromise as
a result of the corruption in today’s world, but be like
Jesus. Be independent of circumstances.
Think and talk like Paul, who said, “But my God
shall supply all your need according to his riches
in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). In the
eleventh verse, while in prison, he wrote: “Not that
I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content
(independent of circumstances)” (Philippians 4:11).
He was self-sufficient. Furthermore, he said, “I can do
all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
(Philippians 4:13).
Refuse to be enslaved by the system of this world;
live above and beyond it. That’s the only way. Learn
God’s Word and operate a law that’s higher than the
law that runs in the systems of this world. Job 22:29
says, “When men are cast down, then thou shalt say,
There is lifting up….” Keep your head up high and
maintain your faith-composure. When it seems like
you’re beginning to feel the pressure, don’t give in;
keep doing the Word. Shut yourself in and talk the
Word Hallelujah!
Prayer
I live above the economy and economics of this world.
I’m immune to the hardships, corruption and decadence that
ravage the lives of men. I live in the Word, and therefore,
in victory and triumph always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study
Philippians 4:19; Matthew 17:27; 2 Corinthians 3:5
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 8:1-27
Genesis 25-26
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 8:1-13
Esther 1-2