Seated Above
- Henley Samuel
- Aug 24
- 4 min read
August 24, 2025
Today, we explore a profound truth that transforms how we view our spiritual position. No matter where you find yourself, remember that you have been raised up and seated with Christ in heavenly places. This meditation invites you to embrace your divine position and the authority that comes with it.
Divine Rescue
There's a powerful story in Mark 5 about a man living among tombs, possessed by many demons. No one could restrain him not even with chains. Day and night, he wandered among the graves, crying out and cutting himself with stones. His existence was defined by torment, isolation, and bondage.
What's remarkable is that Jesus intentionally crossed the sea to reach this one man. He ventured into non-Jewish territory, a place most religious leaders would avoid specifically to encounter this tormented soul.
This story beautifully illustrates our own spiritual journey. Before Christ, we too were spiritually bound, influenced by the prince of the power of the air. As Ephesians reminds us:
"And you He made alive, when you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air." - Ephesians 2:1-2
We were once like that man perhaps not outwardly, but spiritually bound by forces we couldn't overcome on our own.
From Bondage to Freedom
The transformation of the demon-possessed man was immediate and complete. With a word from Jesus, the legion of demons fled, and the man was restored to his right mind. This wasn't just a physical healing but a complete restoration of his identity and purpose.
Similarly, our spiritual transformation is just as dramatic. We were dead in our transgressions, but God, rich in mercy and love, made us alive together with Christ. The contrast couldn't be more striking from death to life, from bondage to freedom.
What's truly remarkable is that Jesus didn't just free us; He elevated us. Ephesians declares:
"He raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms." - Ephesians 2:6
This isn't a future promise but a present reality. Right now, you are seated with Christ in heavenly places, far above all principalities and powers.
Your Divine Position
Understanding your position in Christ changes everything. When you grasp that you are co-seated with Christ, you realize that:
Whatever is true about Christ is true about you. Whatever is not for Christ is not for you. You are connected with divine healing, comfort, and joy.
No matter how messy, ugly, or broken your life may seem, Jesus comes specifically for you.
This position isn't based on your performance or perfection. Jesus came to you in your imperfection, cleansed you with His blood, and raised you to glorious perfection. He didn't wait for you to clean up your act; He met you where you were.
Just as Jesus crossed the sea to reach one tormented man, He crossed the divide between heaven and earth to reach you. No matter your background or condition, Jesus came specifically for you.
Living from Your Heavenly Position
From this elevated position, you can face each day with confidence. No sickness, plague, or disease can touch you because you are one with Christ. Every organ in your body can function as God designed it. Every financial need can be met according to God's provision.
Whatever challenges you face, you face them from a position of victory, not defeat. You don't fight for victory; you fight from victory. The battle has already been won.
Remember that Jesus didn't just save you from something; He saved you to something. He rescued you from darkness to seat you with Him in heavenly places, where you can exercise the same authority He demonstrated.
Conclusion
Today, embrace your divine position in Christ. You are no longer defined by your past, your struggles, or your circumstances. You are defined by your position seated with Christ in heavenly places.
Let this truth transform how you pray, how you face challenges, and how you view yourself. You are royalty, seated on a heavenly throne with Christ. Live from that position today and watch as your perspective on everything changes.
Reflect on This
How might your daily challenges look different when viewed from your position seated with Christ in heavenly places?
In what specific area of your life do you need to start exercising the authority that comes from being seated with Christ?
Prayer
Father, I thank You that You have raised me up with Christ and seated me with Him in heavenly places. I am no longer bound by earthly limitations or defined by my past. I declare that I am one with Christ, sharing in His authority, His victory, and His life. From this position, I speak healing to my body, provision to my circumstances, and peace to my relationships. Thank You that whatever is true about Christ is true about me. I receive all that You have for me today. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Key Takeaways
Jesus intentionally seeks us out in our darkest places to bring complete restoration.
We have been transformed from spiritual death to life through Christ's sacrifice.
We are now co-seated with Christ in heavenly places, sharing in His authority.
Our position in Christ is not based on our performance but on God's great love and mercy.
From our heavenly position, we can face every challenge with confidence and authority.
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