You might wonder what the eternal life of God, Zoe, has to do with corporate life.

For context, Zoe is a Greek word used in Christian scripture that points to the quality of life belonging to God himself, and which he shares with believers through Christ.

Also called eternal life, Zoe is characterised by fullness, vitality, and communion with God.

(You can learn more about Zoe using these ChatGPT prompts:

Prompt 1 – What is the eternal life of God; what some people call, Zoe?

Prompt 2 – What are Jesus’ and the Holy Spirit’s roles in Zoe?)

I believe Zoe has a role to play in corporate life because of my personal experience. I am exponentially more intelligent because of it, with capacity and speed I did not have before.

So, I spent the morning wondering how other Christians can experience the same thing, if they haven’t already.

Some Differences

Zoe is available to anyone who accepts Jesus and then subsequently experiences a relationship with the Holy Spirit.

I believe there is a distinction between how the Spirit channels Zoe and the infilling many believers experience that is evidenced by speaking in tongues.

This is from my limited experience. I’ve had the gift of speaking in tongues for a long time, but there’s a clear difference in how I am operating now due to the second indwelling of the Spirit.

How I Encountered Zoe

My journey to Zoe can be summarised in one word – consecration – but broken down into five parts:

1. Desire

2. Holiness

3. Devotion

4. Trust

5. Relationship

Desire

The first step was wanting God. Truly desiring him and his purpose for my life, and wanting to know the Holy Spirit and Jesus.

The books Drawing Near & The Holy Spirit by John Bevere, and Jesus & Just Like Jesus by Max Lucado were helpful.

Holiness

Holiness was the toughest part, I think. Lots of suffering and tears here. This is because important things had to die.

This is where God removes idols and besetting sins. In my case, dreams I was holding onto, businesses, lies of omission, and so on. But it was worth it.

Holiness leads to a strange kind of courage. When you’ve given up a lot, you are afraid of little. When you’ve been naked, there’s little left to hide.

Devotion

Prioritising God is everything. Quality over quantity. Setting aside a specific time every day for him so he gets used to it and to you. Putting him first.

Devotion changes something in your walk with God. It surely transformed mine.

Trust

There’s no getting past trust. This part of the consecration journey can keep you stuck for years, as God doesn’t appear to progress without it.

If you’re into control like I was, trusting God may take some time. But if he could wait for me, he can be patient with anyone.

Learn to trust God. He’s trustworthy and can be depended on even if you don’t know the “how.” He keeps his word, no matter how fantastic that word is.

Relationship

This is where consecration eventually leads: a vibrant, daily, and easy relationship with God. Active conversations, exuberant laughter, steady peace, and inside jokes. It’s a very joyful place to be and you won’t feel alone.

Your Customised Journey

The journey of consecration is customisable. As God is dealing with a Christian in Singapore, he’s also attentive to one in Lagos or London, all at the same time.

Don’t immediately assume tradition and formulas apply. God will defy everything to reach you.

What Zoe Has Done for Me at Work

As I stated earlier, I am now exponentially more intelligent than I used to be. I can feel the difference. I know things and understand them. I have greater capacity and speed.

I have become kinder and more loving. I think it’s the fruit of the Spirit at work.

Finally, my spiritual gift has gone into hyperdrive and it’s become a normal part of my work.

I also feel the Holy Spirit beside and within me. He is palpable and distinct. I am not alone.

Conclusion

If you’ve been considering a closer walk with Jesus for a while, perhaps you ought to start now. I promise you, a grand, exciting journey awaits.

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