THE RETURN TO GREATNESS

The Scriptures abound with big visions, dreams, and prophecies of greatness. From the very first statements in the book of Genesis to the last syllables of the book of Revelation, the Holy Spirit lays out God's plan. God's big plan for things so great, wonderful, and magnificent that the human mind cannot comprehend the scope of it.

His first statements concerning the creation of mankind describe his new creation as winners, not losers. God used descriptions such as "subdue" and "conquer" to develop and fill the whole earth with winners just like themselves.

Then came the great lie in the garden concerning the destiny and future of mankind. The deceiving liar convinced Adam and Eve that they were not winners, overcomers, and conquerors. As a matter of fact, your creator has lied to you. He is trying to keep you from knowing the truth, so go ahead and eat of the tree, and you will become wise.

It was at that point that the human race lost its greatness.

The return to our greatness began immediately as the Father instituted sacrifice and the covering of sin so that we might have fellowship, even though it was limited.

Through the centuries, following the prophets who came and went, leaving us a pathway to follow toward the coming of the Christ.

The events that we know so well in the New Testament we're total mysteries even to the prophets as they spoke of the coming Messiah. The apostle Paul tells us that it was a mystery hidden from generation to generation that Christ would die on the cross and rise from the dead for our justification and for our return to the greatness that the Father created us for.

John 14:12 says it this way: he that believes it on me the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father.

Think about it, dear friends, we have been returned to greatness.