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The Easter Sunday service at Koinonia was a powerful reminder that the resurrection is not just a past event but a
present reality. The theme—“The Power That Works in Us (Activating the Resurrection Power)”—was not just a title but a spiritual charge to awaken every believer to the dynamic, life-changing force that lives within.
KOINONIA HIGHLIGHTS | THE POWER THAT WORKS IN US (Activating the Resurrection Power)
By Koinonia Global / Apostle Joshua Selman
*Easter Sunday Service
Introduction: A Present Reality, Not Just a Past Event
Our Easter service on Sunday was a powerful reminder that the resurrection is not just an event; it is a present reality. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is not distant but active and at work within us. We were awakened to the truth that Jesus Christ came as the accurate representation of the misunderstood God, and through His resurrection, secured a victory that guarantees our destiny. A charge was given to rise above fear and limitation: if the devil could not stop Jesus Christ from coming back to life, then he cannot stop your destiny. A call to rise as those born of the Spirit, living as a blessing to our world, and activating the resurrection power in our lives, our character, and through our witness.
The Misunderstood God Revealed
One of the foundational truths from the service was that Jesus Christ came as the accurate representation of a God who has often been misunderstood. Many people carry a distorted image of the Father—seeing Him as distant, angry, or indifferent. But through the resurrection, Jesus demonstrated the true heart of God: a heart of victory, love, and unbreakable power.
When Jesus rose from the dead, He was not just proving His own divinity. He was showing us what God has always been like. The resurrection is the clearest picture of the Father’s intention for humanity: not death, but life; not defeat, but victory; not limitation, but limitless possibility. If you have ever questioned God’s goodness or His power, look at the empty tomb. That is your answer. God is not holding back from you. He has already given you His best through the resurrection of His Son.
The Power That Works in Us
The apostle declared that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is not distant but active and at work within us. This is not a future promise waiting to manifest; it is a present reality waiting to be activated. Many believers live as though they are ordinary, but the resurrection power inside them makes them supernatural.
Think about it: the power that shattered the gates of hell, the power that rolled away the stone, the power that broke the chains of death itself—that same power lives inside you. It is not something you have to beg God to send from heaven. It is already there, deposited in your spirit the moment you received Christ. The question is not whether you have the power; the question is whether you are activating it. The resurrection power is like a seed. It contains everything it needs to produce a harvest, but it must be planted, watered, and cultivated. Through faith, through the Word, through prayer, and through obedience, you activate what God has already placed within you.
A Victory That Guarantees Your Destiny
Through His resurrection, Jesus secured a victory that guarantees your destiny. This is not a hope or a wish; it is a legal, spiritual reality. When Christ rose, He rose as the firstfruits of those who would also rise. Your destiny is not left to chance. It is not dependent on your connections, your education, or your background. Your destiny is guaranteed by the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.
What does that mean for you? It means that no matter what you are facing today, your final chapter is already written in victory. The struggles you are going through are not the end of your story. They are the middle pages, but the ending has already been declared from heaven: you win. You overcome. You rise. The enemy may fight you, but he cannot stop you because your destiny is secured by a power greater than anything in this world. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the proof that God always has the final say, and His final say over your life is victory.
A Charge to Rise Above Fear and Limitation
A powerful charge was given during the service: rise above fear and limitation. Fear is one of the greatest enemies of the resurrection power. Fear shrinks your vision, paralyzes your faith, and convinces you that you are smaller than your problems. But the resurrection declares that you are bigger than anything that comes against you.
Limitation is another enemy. Many believers have accepted limitations that were never assigned to them by God. They have been told what they cannot do, where they cannot go, and who they cannot become. But the resurrection power inside you breaks every limitation. It says that with God, all things are possible. It says that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. It says that nothing is impossible to those who believe. The charge to rise above fear and limitation is not a suggestion; it is a command from the throne of grace. You are not meant to live in the valley of fear. You are meant to live on the mountain of faith.
The Devil Cannot Stop Your Destiny
One of the most powerful declarations from the service was this: if the devil could not stop Jesus Christ from coming back to life, then he cannot stop your destiny. Think about the forces that were aligned against Jesus on that first Easter morning. The Roman empire, the religious leaders, the grave, the stone, the seal, the soldiers—everything that hell could throw at Him was thrown. And yet, He rose.
The same enemy that could not stop Jesus cannot stop you. He may throw obstacles in your path. He may send distractions, delays, and disappointments. But he cannot stop what God has ordained for your life. Your destiny is not in the hands of the enemy. It is in the hands of the risen Christ. And because Christ lives, your destiny lives. Because Christ rose, you will rise. Every plot, every plan, every scheme of the enemy against your future is already defeated. The resurrection has already declared the outcome: you win.
A Call to Rise as Those Born of the Spirit
The apostle gave a call to rise as those born of the Spirit. Being born of the Spirit means that your life is not defined by natural circumstances but by supernatural realities. You are not an ordinary person living an ordinary life. You are a child of God, carrying the DNA of heaven, powered by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
To rise as those born of the Spirit means to live differently. It means to think differently, speak differently, and act differently than the world around you. It means that when the world says “impossible,” you say “with God, all things are possible.” When the world says “hopeless,” you say “my hope is in the Lord.” When the world says “defeated,” you say “I am more than a conqueror.” Rising as those born of the Spirit is not about arrogance; it is about alignment. You are aligning your life with the truth of who you really are: a resurrection-powered child of the living God.
Living as a Blessing to Our World
The call to rise is not just for your own benefit. It is a call to live as a blessing to our world. The resurrection power is not meant to be hoarded; it is meant to be shared. When you activate the power that works within you, you become a source of light, hope, and transformation to everyone around you.
Your family, your workplace, your community—they are waiting for you to rise. They are waiting for the manifestation of the resurrection power in your life. When you walk in victory, others are encouraged to do the same. When you overcome, you become a testimony that helps others believe. Living as a blessing means that your breakthrough is not just for you. It is for the people who are watching you, waiting to see if God is real. Let them see the resurrection power at work in your life. Let them see that because Christ lives, you live. And because you live, you can be a blessing.
Activating the Resurrection Power in Your Life, Character, and Witness
The apostle emphasized that the resurrection power must be activated in three specific areas: your life, your character, and your witness.
In your life – Your daily existence should be marked by the supernatural. From your health to your finances to your relationships, the resurrection power should be evident. Do not settle for a mediocre, struggling life when the power of the empty tomb is available to you. Activate it by faith. Speak it over your circumstances. Believe that the same power that raised Jesus is at work in every area of your life right now.
In your character – The resurrection power is not just for miracles; it is for maturity. It empowers you to become the person God has called you to be. Patience, kindness, self-control, integrity—these are also manifestations of resurrection power. When you overcome sin, when you walk in love, when you forgive those who have hurt you, that is the power of the resurrection at work in your character. Do not separate the supernatural from the spiritual. The same power that heals your body also transforms your heart.
Through your witness – The resurrection power is meant to flow through you to others. Your testimony is a weapon. Your words carry authority. When you share what God has done for you, you are activating resurrection power in someone else’s life. Do not be silent. Do not hide your testimony. The world needs to hear that death has been defeated, that hope is alive, and that the same power that raised Jesus is available to everyone who believes.
The Prophetic Word: A Word That Rearranges Destiny
During the service, a prophetic word was released that has continued to echo in the hearts of believers:
“There is a word that will come to you this week—not from any man, but from the Spirit of God—and that word will rearrange your destiny. When that word comes, do not argue with it. Do not analyse it with your natural mind. Just receive it and act on it. That word is the key that unlocks the door that has been shut for years. For someone reading this, the word is coming before Friday. And after that word, your story will never remain the same.”
This prophetic word is directly connected to the activation of resurrection power. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is the Spirit who will speak that word to you. And when He speaks, something inside you will come alive. Do not miss it. Do not dismiss it. Prepare your heart to receive.
How to Activate the Resurrection Power This Week
Based on the Sunday service and the prophetic highlight, here are practical steps to activate the resurrection power in your life:
1. Recognise that the power is already within you. You do not need to beg God for more power. You need to activate what He has already given you. Confess daily: “The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in me.”
2. Speak to your circumstances. The resurrection power responds to your voice. Do not complain about your situation; command it to change. Speak life to dead areas. Speak hope to hopeless situations. Speak victory to battles that have lingered too long.
3. Refuse fear and limitation. Every time fear rises, declare: “The devil could not stop Jesus, and he cannot stop me.” Every time limitation speaks, declare: “I am born of the Spirit, and all things are possible to me.”
4. Live as a blessing. Look for someone to encourage, someone to help, someone to pray for. The resurrection power flows through you when you become a channel of God’s love to others.
5. Expect your word before Friday. Be attentive. Keep your spiritual ears open. Write down every impression, every Scripture, every thought that seems to come from the Spirit. That word is coming, and it will rearrange your destiny.
A Prayer to Activate the Resurrection Power
Let us pray together, standing in agreement with the Sunday service and the prophetic highlight:
Father, I thank You for the Easter Sunday service at Koinonia. I thank You for the reminder that the resurrection is not just an event but a present reality. I declare that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is active and at work within me. I rise above fear and limitation. I declare that if the devil could not stop Jesus, he cannot stop my destiny. I am born of the Spirit. I live as a blessing to my world. I activate the resurrection power in my life, my character, and my witness. I receive the word that is coming to me this week—not from man, but from Your Spirit. That word will rearrange my destiny. I will not argue. I will not analyse. I will receive and act. My story will never remain the same. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Final Declaration
Speak this aloud every morning this week:
“I am a resurrection-powered child of God. The same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in me. I rise above fear. I rise above limitation. The devil cannot stop my destiny. I am born of the Spirit. I am a blessing to my world. The word is coming to me this week, and when it comes, my story will change forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen!”
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*Koinonia Highlights – Apostle Joshua Selman – Easter Sunday
