No longer a Gentile

Monday 17 July
READ: Eph. 2:11-13
MORE LESSON: Eph. 4:17-24

Before the Jews, Gentles are infidels. They are abominable, unclean people whose worth is not more than that of dogs and pigs. Whenever a Jew, for any unavoidable reason, interacts with a Gentile, upon return to Israel, the Jew must do purification in the Temple. This reflects the hopelessness of Christ-less people who have no portion in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of the universe. Because they have no portion in the promises of God, they are hopeless and without God in this world. In the eternal spirit realm, anyone who does not have Jesus living in him is a Gentile. Ephesians 4:18-19 describes the life of Gentiles, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
There is a satanic blindfold over the eyes of a Gentile so that he cannot see light nor walk in it. His understanding is darkened, and he is overtaken by wickedness, uncleanness and greed. But salvation through Christ Jesus changes your status. When you say “yes” to Jesus, and sincerely invite Him to take residence in your heart, you are translated from the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of God's own Son (Col.1:13). Your citizenship changes from that of a Gentile (one without God) into full membership of the commonwealth of Israel (one whose God is Jehovah, the One and only true God). The blindfold of Satan is removed, the darkness is overtaken by the Light of life, the life of God is released into your being, the grip of uncleanness is removed and you receive a new lease of life. What a great privilege to be saved by Jesus, Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God: Eph. 2:19.
If you are sure of your salvation, celebrate it. You are no longer a Gentile; you are one of the saints of God. You don't have to die before you can become a saint because in Christ Jesus you are a saint. No more darkness but light, Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life: John 8:12. Your status has changed by the power of salvation; you are not a dog or a swine. Do not go back to leak your vomit or return to the wallow. Keep your sainthood and progress to greatness in life, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer/Action
* Lord Jesus, thank You for my salvation, in the mighty name of Jesus.
* Jesus, purge me of the nature of the Gentile and help me to walk in the light of life each day, in Jesus’ mighty name.

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER
I shall be nourished and provided for this new week like never before, I shall lack nothing, in the name of Jesus.