Day 27: Lent 2025 – I am empowered and established in Christ Jesus

Day 27 Reflection: I Am Empowered and Established in Christ Jesus

Key Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21 (KJV)
“Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God.”

As we journey through the 40 days of fasting and prayer, today’s reflection focuses on a powerful truth: We are empowered and established in Christ Jesus. Many believers struggle with feelings of inadequacy, instability, and weakness, but the Word of God assures us that He Himself has established us in Christ and anointed us with His power.

1. God is the One Who Establishes Us in Christ

The foundation of our Christian life is not based on our efforts, but on God’s divine work. Paul reminds us that it is God who establishes us in Christ. This means:

• We are firmly rooted in Christ (Colossians 2:6-7)
  “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”
  When we accept Christ, He plants us deeply in Him, giving us spiritual stability.
• We are no longer tossed by the storms of life (Ephesians 4:14)
  The enemy’s goal is to destabilize our faith, but when we are established in Christ, we stand firm against trials and temptations.

2. We Are Anointed and Empowered by God

Paul also mentions that God has anointed us. The anointing represents:

• Divine empowerment for service (Acts 1:8)
  “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me…”
  Every believer is anointed to live a life of victory and impact.
• Spiritual authority over the enemy (Luke 10:19)
  “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.”
  Because of the anointing, we have authority over demonic forces and can operate in divine power.

3. Established for a Purpose

Being established in Christ is not just about personal stability—it is also about fulfilling God’s purpose.

• We are established to bear fruit (John 15:5)
  Jesus said, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.”
  Our empowerment in Christ enables us to live productive and impactful lives.
• We are established in righteousness (Isaiah 54:14)
  “In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear.”
  Christ’s work in us gives us victory over sin and grants us peace.

4. Walking in the Reality of Our Empowerment

To live in the reality of being established and empowered in Christ, we must:

1. Believe in God’s promises (2 Peter 1:3-4) – His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness.
2. Walk in obedience (James 1:22) – We must apply God’s Word in our daily lives.
3. Depend on the Holy Spirit (Zechariah 4:6) – Our strength comes from the Spirit, not our efforts.
4. Live in confidence (Philippians 1:6) – God, who began the work in us, will complete it.

Conclusion

As we reflect on today’s theme, let us be assured that we are not alone in our Christian journey. God Himself has established us in Christ, and He has anointed us with power. No challenge, opposition, or trial can shake us when we remain rooted in Him. Let us walk in the confidence of who we are—empowered and firmly established in Christ Jesus!

Prayer:

1. 1. We thank the almighty God who has lovingly established us in Christ His Son and has anointed us for the manifestation of His glory in Jesus’ name. (2 Corinthians 1:21).
   2. We are rooted in Christ the solid Rock, we are unshakeable, immovable, and untouchable for satanic forces in 2025 and beyond in Jesus’ name.
   3. We are empowered to face and overcome all physical and spiritual battles of our lives in Jesus’ mighty name.
   4. O Lord, Jehovah Omnipotent, we receive the divine empowerment to live a godly and quality life against all odds in the name of Jesus Christ.
   5. We have been planted to flourish in God’s vineyard in the name of Jesus Christ. We shall not be uprooted by the devil and death in Jesus’ name.
   6. O Lord, we are empowered and established in Jesus Christ, our Saviour. No tribulation, no distress, no persecution, no famine, no nakedness, no peril, or sword shall be able to separate us from the love of Christ in Jesus’ name. (Romans 8:35).
   7. O Lord, we commend to Your able hands, all our Pastors, church districts, SDDC, Anosike region, branches, and members, in Jesus’ name. We are united in one spiritual body of Christ, we pray for unity and abiding love till eternity in Jesus’ name.
   8. We declare God’s anointing on God’s ministers in our churches and on all of us shall remain fresh, strong, and shall constantly destroy yokes in the name of Jesus Christ.
   9. O Lord, having been fully established in God of Israel and prayed for by Jesus, our faith in God shall not fail regardless of the past, present, and future challenges in Jesus’ name. (Luke 22:32).
   10. I declare today, that “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; He is God of my strength, in God I trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; and my Saviour.” God will save me from violence all the days of my life in Jesus’ name. (2 Samuel 22:2-3).
   11. I  would have lost heart unless I had believed in Christ, henceforth; I know that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living in Jesus’ name. (Psalms 27:13).
   12. Anointing of grace and excellence, to rise to the place of greatness in life without fail and to possess our possessions as a church, flow into our lives in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
   13. We are empowered to be exceedingly fruitful in the country where we are. God will make nations of us, and kings shall come from us. God will establish His covenant between Himself and us and with our descendants in the name of Jesus Christ. (Genesis 17:6-7).
   14. We are empowered as dear children of God with high functioning body chemistry to enjoy a peaceful, long, healthy, and wealthy life in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
   15. Our family foundations which are negatively impacting our lives shall be divinely visited and repaired. We are newly established in Christ for abundant life in Jesus’ name.