The New Adam

Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:8
So imagine a world without salvation, without Jesus in which Mankind is enslaved to his flesh and every sinful desire of sin. Sin is, put simply, disobedience to God. Adam’s disobedience had plunged mankind into captivity to sin, death and destruction. Who was the master mind behind man's hopeless bondage to sin and death? Lucifer, the fallen one. With his army of rebellious fallen angels, they stood over man as masters of their desires, wills and actions.

Man had fallen far. Separated from a loving and generous God and unable to change his own destiny of destruction. Sin became an inherent part of every living man, woman and child resulting in a constant cycle of violence and bloodshed, greed, corruption and every evil thing under the sun. In these days, God regretted that He had made man. “Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.” Genesis 6:5-6
God had created Man like He had created the moon, stars and solar systems as a creation on which to lavish His love and affections! He saw mans potential to do good and to do evil. God knew that if man, when his love was tested in the garden of Eden, chose to obey Him, man would have forever been worthy of God's love, his companionship and His wonderful riches; of which the Earth and all it's resources were only a little part of.

We know how the story went. Why, the fact that we are mortal and our flesh prone to time and corruption is evidence of Adam and Eve failing the test of Love that God had set for them. Years ago, The Lord revealed only a little of the heart break He felt when Man ate the fruit then ran away and hid from Him after their sin! The day before they had run to Him when He came to the Garden of Eden and they had all laughed at His jokes and been amazed by His works! They had jumped for Joy and gladness at His gifts and they had worshipped Him. Oh what a fall from Grace!

Continuing on, man had fallen and in doing so, surrendered to the devil and every form of evil and perversion he could throw at them! Belittled, distressed, rejected and lost man was now forever bound to death. Man was destined for annihilation. God had seen enough of the extent of the evil that Man’s fallen state produced into the world. God also saw another thing though. Faith! In 1Corinthians 13:4-8 is a famous passage defining Love. It is a favourite at weddings and at my own wedding was the scripture reading we chose to have. Love is defined perfectly in this passage and it basically is revealed that Love truly is the power above all others. In John, God is simply defined as Love. 1John 4:8. For a moment, consider the meaning. How about this little exercise. In place of the word Love in 1Corinthians 13:4-8 put God. This is what it would look like.

God is patient, God is kind. God does not envy, God does not boast, God is not proud. God is not rude, God is not self- seeking, God is not easily angered, God keeps no record of wrongs. God does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. God always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. God never fails..."

This is God's character. Whatever society or religion tells you to the contrary, ignore and find out for yourself!

 Well, God being all these things and much more, He saw the glimmer of something good in a few men and women. God saw faith. How else can we explain Abel, Seth, Enoch and Noah calling on God and hearing from Him? Sin had separated God and man but that glimmer of Faith which led some to hope in forgiveness and redemption is what God saw and it caused God to move mightily on the behalf of all those who would have faith and hope in Him! It has been written, “The just shall live by Faith”! Romans 1:17

God chose the only family left on the Earth in the days of Noah who carried this hope of salvation in their hearts and instructs Noah to build the Ark and saved him and His family from destruction. As The Lord did with Noah, if you choose to believe, that seed of Faith in you is all He needs to move mountains on your behalf. The Lord will cleanse all who come to Him in faith from sin and every other bondage and hindrance the previous master of the flesh, the enemy of our souls, is trying very hard to hold on to.

If you understand and believe these words, then rejoice because Jesus has called you and because He has already won! Jesus says in John 16:33 "....but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” It is only now left for you to accept this extravagant gift of God’s grace. All you need to do is simply accept that God loves you and sent His Son, Jesus to die in your place to pay for YOUR blood that was due. This is the only redemption available to the children of men. Reject it at your own peril. There is no middle ground or empty space where unbelievers go. No! You know who was in charge before Jesus died. There is only one way! Jesus is the way the truth and the life!

Jesus, after dying for the sins of the world and after His triumphant victory over death; led captivity (death, hell, the devil and his followers) captive and give gifts to men! Ponder this for a second. Father, in Jesus name, let the reader understand! Amen. The old masters and foes of mankind were made captive by The blood of the Lamb, Jesus Christ King of Kings and Lord of Lords, that was spilled on this Earth for the Earth itself and all her inhabitants that ever will be! Jesus won that day and bought us back from death, corruption, sin and decay! He released us from the power of the enemy and his demons and put them on display before His Father and the Holy, mighty angels who obey him! He triumphed and returned home to even more glory, honour and power! My friends, sisters and brothers, these things are true! Pray and ask the Lord to reveal to you the truth!

What is the good news then? 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” I am brand new baby! Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.” I am no longer a prisoner! 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” I will live forever in glory! 1 John 4:4 “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” I've got backup! I’ve got help! I’m fully insured!

These promises are for all who believe in Jesus and who are still coming. It will be you too today! Do not harden your heart! Do not allow the fear of what others might say or call you to stop you from accepting the gracious gift of Jesus’ blood. Who knows, you could be the example they need! Do not let the present sin in which you feel bound, scare you from asking Jesus in! He died for you when you were bound to hell! Why would He reject you now? Why would He not help you when you come to Him with all your heart? He loves you and the power of Love, God’s Love, is the greatest power in the universe! It is God Himself!

If this message has touched your heart and if you feel this hope is in you, please say the upcoming prayer! There are really no strings attached! This is the whole point! Jesus did not come to enslave you again but to release you from bondage so you can once again walk in the garden He chooses to plant you in. Share his company and laugh at His jokes! Be amazed at His works and worship Him! Have an incorruptible perfect eternal existence in His Kingdom! Become righteously employed with His business! If this is what you desire even if just a little right now, repeat this prayer below aloud:

My Father in heaven, In Jesus name I come as I am. Please forgive me for my sins. I accept your Son Jesus into my heart! I accept His blood sacrifice that has been paid for my freedom and salvation. I believe Jesus came, died and rose again and now sits at your right hand! I reject the devil, disobedience against you and all evil in Jesus name. Thank you Father for sending your son Jesus to set me free from the bondage of sin, death and corruption. Father in Heaven, I accept all that you have done for me through your Son Jesus! Thank you Father that you hear me now and rejoice with the mighty angels that I, who was lost am now found in your Son, Jesus! Thank you that I will live forever in your Kingdom. In Jesus name I pray, Amen!
 Hoooooray! Yippee!!! Congratulations to you my brother and sister in Christ! The whole heaven rejoices now at your decision to return to the Lord! Let me speak freely. Let me speak as a child of God. You are now free! You have such a vast and mighty family some who watch you and us all from above but many, many more here now! Have Faith! You are no longer alone! You have been justified and redeemed from darkness! At this moment, there is no spot in you and if you are living with any consequences of sin physically, then spiritually, it does not matter anymore because you have been declared righteous. In God’s time, He will release you from that consequences of sin. 

READ THE BIBLE because in it, God instructs you how you must proceed now. It is your armour and weapon! Use it in prayer and against anything the Lord shows you is evil. Use it to properly understand your inheritance in Christ and claim it! Understand that the Bible is a Spiritual book inspired by God’s own Spirit. It’s very existence is proof of that. ALWAYS pray in Jesus name before reading and ask Jesus to teach you what it means.

You now have a companion. He will never leave you and He will teach you the truth. He is the Holy Spirit of the living God. When you do wrong now, it will no longer feel right. It’s Him showing you the path God has for you now. Trust and obey. It’s the greatest adventure you will ever have on this Earth! Greater things await you now!

Only if you want to, please tell me your story! I would love to hear, share and be encouraged with the rest of your brothers and sisters in Christ who need encouraging in these dark days! Please ask me any question! I would be delighted to answer them as The Lord reveals! Stand firm until the end and you will receive all that has been promised to you in Christ Jesus. Even eternal life!










Now, as you are now God's beloved child, He has instructed me to bless you with these words from the book of Numbers 6:24-26:
"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you Peace"! Amen!

Come Lord Jesus!


Audra