TLDR;
This video explores the concept of consecration within a New Testament context, highlighting it as a key to unlocking spiritual authority and power. It moves beyond a simple list of dos and don'ts, presenting consecration as a life fully committed and surrendered to God, guided by the Holy Spirit and the internal promptings of life. The video outlines different layers of consecration, from the believer's consecration, which focuses on purity, service, devotion, integrity and sacrifice, to stewardship, priestly and Nazarite consecrations, each demanding a deeper level of commitment and separation unto God.
- Consecration is not about legalistic rules but about a life surrendered to God.
- The Holy Spirit, life's promptings, encounters, anointings and ordinations provoke consecration.
- Believers consecration includes purity, service, devotion, integrity and sacrifice.
- Stewardship, priestly and Nazarite consecrations represent deeper levels of commitment.
- Authority in the spiritual realm is entrusted to those who embrace consecration.
Introduction to Consecration [0:00]
Many Christians misunderstand consecration, viewing it as legalism. However, in the New Testament, consecration is not about adhering to a list of rules, but about choosing God above all else and aligning one's heart with heaven. It's the key to unlocking spiritual authority, a vault not opened by prayer or fasting alone. A truly consecrated believer commands the attention of demons, causes darkness to bow, and advances the Kingdom of God.
The Foundation of Consecration in the New Testament [1:08]
Consecration in the New Testament is about taking responsibility for the holiness and sanctification received through salvation. It's not legalism, but yielding to the Holy Spirit, who may lead in unexpected ways, such as fasting on a particular day or staying indoors to pray. This yielding allows the life of God within to find expression, guiding believers from spiritual childhood to sonship under the government of the Holy Spirit.
The Role of Life's Promptings and Encounters [3:05]
The life received through salvation becomes a law of the spirit, prompting actions like evangelism even when one is naturally inclined to rest. These promptings are a force that cannot be denied, distinguishing consecration from mere rules. As consecration deepens, it's further provoked by encounters, anointings, mantles and ordinations, placing demands and laws upon the believer that must be followed to fulfil their calling.
Consecration and Ordination [5:13]
As one grows in eternal life, specific anointings, mantles and callings bring about certain laws and requirements. Ordination imparts consecration, making certain actions and disciplines non-negotiable for fulfilling one's purpose. This level of consecration demands adherence to certain laws in the spirit, requiring a higher level of commitment and sacrifice.
Realms of Orchestrated Consecration [8:01]
Some consecrations are orchestrated by God, leading individuals into realms where their lives are forever changed. These individuals walk as angels on earth, and their presence alone can cause demons to flee. Such individuals negotiate with God on behalf of cities and nations, demonstrating that true distinction lies not in material possessions or large congregations, but in the spiritual realm from which one operates.
The Power of a Spirit-Powered Life [12:00]
The message is about living a life powered by the Spirit, the law of life, mantles, anointings, ordinations and realms. God created humans to have dominion, living on earth from a heavenly perspective. Many Christians are weak despite their revelations because they underestimate consecration, shutting down the Holy Ghost and the promptings of life, thus failing to enter their ordained realms.
The Believer's Consecration: Purity [15:36]
The first layer of consecration is the believer's consecration, which includes five layers. The first pathway is purity, which becomes a law. Those driven by the Spirit and powered by life will purge themselves from iniquity, becoming vessels of honour qualified for the Master's use. Consecration is necessary to work faith and take territories for God.
The Believer's Consecration: Service [18:59]
The second aspect of believers consecration is service. The spirit puts a hunger in you to serve God. Those who are fervent in spirit are driven to serve, unlike the present generation where people have to be begged or paid to serve in the house of God. Genuine followers of God are driven to win souls and serve without needing to be coerced.
The Believer's Consecration: Devotion to God [20:42]
The third channel that the Holy Ghost drives a believer in is devotion to God. Believers should love God with all their heart, soul and mind. The inherent power within, dunamis, should be activated through prayer, fasting and worship, leading to encounters and a deeper relationship with God.
The Believer's Consecration: Integrity [24:00]
The fourth aspect is integrity, where God alone is the focus. The Holy Ghost places laws around believers to maintain integrity, particularly in the areas of money, pride and opposite sex. A generation should rise where Christians are known for their truthfulness and integrity, standing firm on their principles even when it hurts.
The Believer's Consecration: Sacrifice and Self-Denial [27:44]
The fifth aspect is sacrifice and self-denial, where believers carry their cross daily. This self-centered generation has no place in God's kingdom, as they only think about themselves. The love of Christ should constrain believers to live for Him who died for them, presenting their bodies as living sacrifices.
Stewardship Consecration [30:50]
Beyond the believer's consecration is stewardship consecration, which is about demonstrating loyalty with resources. God judges and governs believers based on their ability to manage resources, including time and money. Those who perfect this consecration ensure their time and resources have eternal value.
Priestly Consecration [33:17]
The next level is priestly consecration, where believers are separated unto God and bear the burdens of others. Priests are burden bearers, interceding for their constituencies and engaging in prayer. They are recognised by heaven and are testimonies that they belong to God.
Nazarite Consecration [36:57]
The final level is Nazarite consecration, which involves zero tolerance for defilement and absolute separation unto the Lord. Nazarites minimise pleasure and are completely devoted to God, making them God's property. This level of consecration requires believers to separate from the world and be separated unto God, making their devotion a signal in the spirit.
Conclusion: Embracing Consecration [38:51]
Authority is given to those who are fully God's. Many believers desire God's power without embracing His process, wanting influence without intimacy and signs without sacrifice. Every giant in the kingdom has paid the price of consecration. Therefore, believers should respond to this message by yielding their hearts, laying down distractions and choosing obedience, knowing that glory lies on the other side of sacrifice.