The 3 ‘Levels’ of God

Paul, in 2Tim 1:7, told Timothy that God’s Spirit that he had was not of fear but of “Power, of Love, and of a Sound Mind (good judgment or wisdom).” These three virtues have been presented as three progressive levels of God’s nature. You can look at it as 3 concentric circles with “Power” in the centre, surrounded by the circle of “Love”, which is also surrounded by “Wisdom”.

When people talk about “God”, all they think about is POWER. Think of any movie where the character all of a sudden gets to be God, what do they do? They pull up cars and mansions out of thin air; they disappear and appear at will, they listen in on people’s thoughts and smirk, etc.

However, there’s more to God than Power. If God’s just 'power' we would all have been heaps of ash by now (have you offended God lately?). 1Jn 4:8 says “God is love.” His interaction with us is not based on power. When He came to Earth as a man, He could have broken through the clouds, Giant hammer in hand and eyes blazing with lightning – Thor-style. But He didn’t. Instead, He placed Himself in the womb of a village girl, and grew up among us – wooing, pleading, reasoning. This is the true nature of God.

Elijah the prophet had God’s Spirit in him, but he settled for Power instead of love and called down fire on his would-be arresters. However, when Jesus’ disciples asked Him to do same to the Samaritans, He rebuked them, and said, “You know not what manner of Spirit you are of.” (2Ki 1:10-14; Lk 9:54,15).

This is a very vital lesson for those of us who minister in the office of a Prophet, or who are gifted with the power gifts, or generally every Believer anointed of God. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is not just power. When King Jeroboam raised his hands against an unnamed prophet, his hands became paralyzed; however, at Jesus' trial, a common soldier didn’t just raise his hands against Jesus but actually slapped Him! (1Ki 13:4; John 18:22). What happened to that soldier? NOTHING!

The anointing in that OT prophet is nothing compared to the one in Christ, yet Jesus' higher demonstration of the anointing is lacking today. Beloved, take your imitation of God to the next level; “Do as God does. After all, you are His dear children” (Eph 5:1 CEV).

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN