Agents of the Matrix

“While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen." 2 cor 4:18

Perhaps some of you have never watched the matrix movie. It is a story about living in a computer generated world, keeping everyone asleep and even entertained, to keep them from awakening to the truth. It was paroled by "agents," who possessed extraordinary powers to manipulate their immediate surroundings, including superhuman strength, endurance, stamina, agility and durability. They were guardians within the computer-generated world of the matrix, protecting it from anyone or anything that could reveal it as a false reality or threaten it in any other way.

The fact is, we are all living in a matrix of sorts; a matrix called time. There is a true realm, a parent realm that exists outside of time and space. It's where all the true power resides; where the true nature of things may be exhibited. The choice in the matrix was either to escape or let it continue as is. They had to choose either a red pill or a blue pill. Our choice is good or evil, light or darkness, life or death. The "agents" surrounding us may well be called fallen angels or demons. Yes, they really do exist. Jesus knew they did and He addressed them personally. Denying it will not dilute their influence.

“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." John 17:16 Because of our Lord's work of redemption, we too can claim we are now not of this world. We have been reborn from flesh to spirit and now we too must learn to operate in the spirit. While preterists would tell us all future prophecies have already happened, the cessationists would have us believe all spirit manifestations passed away once the canon of scripture had been closed; that God no longer spoke or moved as before.

They have become pharisaical, emphasizing the letter of the law and no longer the spirit of it. That is not in any way trying to diminish the necessity of the bible. All things must line up with scripture and not be contrary. We cannot ignore the spirit the word carries with it. “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth." Isa 43:19 “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life." John 6:63 We too must draw the life, out of His words. They only remain words until the essence or spirit is drawn out of them. That's why I usually don't normally read “wordy” translations that have pre-applied their own interpretation. I like to go wherever the Spirit leads.

I am always amazed at the fact children of satan have no trouble in believing in his personage and power while the children of God always tend to limit His. Yes, we believe God is sovereign and can do anything but we almost stand in shock if something supernatural happens. We would almost stroll by our miracle instead of possessing it. They pursue it and possess it. They expect it. “Then peter said, 'silver and gold have I none, but such as I have, I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.'" Acts 3:6 kjv He had the power. Not just Peter but all of christendom. We have the true power. Not a name it and claim it, but a believe it and receive it. We have limited too much to our natural understanding, therefore restricting the supernatural, and that's where christians need to be living.

They boastful proclaim claim, "God can do anything" while uttering but all things "supernatural" passed away with the disciples. “Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!" 2 Tim 3:5 We want to wrap God up in the neat little box of our mind where we can "manage" Him. When our Lord walked here before, He was only limited by our unbelief.

When Jesus ascended into heaven, it is said He "gave gifts to men." Eph 4:8 Jesus doesn't "take back" what was so costly earned and freely given. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He said, "most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father." John 14:12 That's spoken with added emphasis.

Shakespeare wrote, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." The emphasis here should be on "dreamt of", as Hamlet is pointing out how little even the most educated people can explain. Yes, the over-educated would explain it all away. "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight." Luke 10:21

I believe we are swiftly moving to a time when the supernatural will become undeniable, even commonplace. Many will gaze in wonder at things being done. The only question I have is, “What will they be gazing at?" Will they be enthralled and amazed at the deception the devil is offering up or will it be the mighty working of God. Are we going to again "limit" our God by our unbelief?

The enemy has his "agents" and they are feverishly working to hand out confusion and ultimately deception at his orders. He thinks, “I will usurp God." Yes, he will enter the temple of God, proclaiming his self as god. As that day approaches and darkness and deception surrounds, we must let our light shine in that darkness. I tell you, "do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 2 Kings 6:16 Only believe! “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40

These are the days. These are the times. Even as Jesus set His face to go to Jerusalem and the waiting cross, we too must set our face, determinedly to go wherever the Spirit leads, regardless the cost. “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." rom 8:38-39

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