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FAITH LIFE
Living from
the Treasure
Within Part 1 By André and Jenny Roebert
John 10:10 says, “The thief comes only in order word teaches that at the point of our salvation, The word treasure is the Greek word thesauros,
to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they The Holy Spirit recreated our spirits into a brand a word that describes a treasure, or a treasure
may have and enjoy life, and have it in abun- new creation, one that resembled and displayed chamber, a place of safekeeping where riches
dance (to the full, till it overflows).” (Amplified). His brilliant, handiwork! In fact, in the book of and fortunes are kept. Greek scholar, Rick Ren-
The abundant life that Jesus has secured for every Ephesians 2:10, it says, His work inside us was so ner, in his book, “Sparkling Gems from the Greek”,
child of God, is one that is filled with purpose, glorious that when it was all finished, He declared describes this treasure chamber, as presenting
freedom from the bondage of sin and its effects, us to be His own workmanship! the idea of a specially built room designed to be
and victory at every turn! The apostle Paul of- used for the safe keeping of massive riches and
ten refers to the victorious life a believer should 1 Corinthians 6:19,20, describe this magnificent, wealth. By using this word, Paul declares that we,
be living, in the midst of turmoil and dangerous masterpiece of a creation as being a temple! “Do as believers, are the possessors of riches beyond
times. In fact, in Philippians 4:13, he goes as far you not know that your body is the temple (the belief. We are the chambers, or treasuries where
to describe how someone living this abundant life very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives God has placed this fortune. Rick Renner goes on
will react when facing very difficult and challeng- within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] to say that within us, is a cache of wealth so im-
ing circumstances. He wrote, “I have strength from God? You are not your own,..” In the Greek mense that its reserves can never be completely
for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I language, the word temple, is translated naos. dug out, unexplored, discovered, or discerned.
am ready for anything and equal to anything Naos is described as being a highly decorated These are spiritual assets beyond our wildest im-
through Him Who infuses inner strength into shrine! Now, I have seen some highly decorated agination!
me; I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency].” shrines, and believe me, they do not look very ap-
(Amplified). pealing or beautiful to me, however, I believe that This magnificent treasure within us, is the inex-
Paul was putting emphasis on the fact that firstly, haustible, limitless supply of the Spirit’s power!
Paul gave us a very simple, yet profound key that the miracle God created inside of us was fash- Residing in every child of God is the immeasur-
would unlock a life of supernatural power and ioned by His own creative nature and it resembles able supply of Holy Ghost power that when acti-
strength, to combat every obstacle in life that a spectacular display of beauty and perfection! vated, becomes unstoppable against any adverse
would threaten to hold us back from living the Even the most beautiful scenes in nature cannot circumstance or difficult challenge we will ever
full, abundant life Jesus intended us to live. This compare to the creative brilliance He fashioned face. When we begin to live from the treasure
key is learning to live - not dependant on our own inside of us, because nature is only a shadow of within us, nothing will be impossible. The abun-
knowledge or strength - but dependant on the what it was before sin corrupted it. But our recre- dant life of purpose, freedom and victory will be
treasure that lives within us! ated spirits have not been tainted by sin, they are our daily reality!
perfect, and untouched by sin and its destructive
A magnificent, masterpiece... curse!
In order for us to activate the power inside of us, 2 Corinthians 4:7, describes this magnificent, ANDRÉ AND JENNY ROEBERT are the pastors and co-
we must have a very clear picture of exactly what masterpiece God created inside of us by calling it founders of River Ministries situated in East London,
resides within us as born again believers. 2 Cor- a treasure! “However, we possess this precious South Africa, incorporating various ministries, each
inthians 3:18 says that as we look into the word treasure [the divine Light of the Gospel] in [frail, geared to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ around the
of God, like a mirror, we will be able to see a clear human] vessels of earth, that the grandeur and nations of this world.
reflection of the miracle Jesus created inside of us exceeding greatness of the power may be shown For more info visit: myriver.com
- the day we surrendered our lives to Him. The to be from God and not from ourselves.”
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