Monthly Manna Revelation: July 2026

Apostle Dr. James Brewton

Living from the Simplicity that is in

Christ Jesus

Knowing who we are in Christ and acting on that truth is the simplicity from which we live in Christ. God never intended the Christian life to be one of constant struggle and toil, difficult to survive. He came that we might have life more abundantly.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life bent on sin is gone; a new life through faith in Jesus Christ has begun!

When we believed on Jesus, we came into the family of God and received a brand-new identity.

“For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named” (Ephesians 3:14, 15 NKJV).

 Believers must see themselves as children of the Most High God! “…And all of you are children of the Most High.” (Psalm 82:6 NKJV)

 “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God...”  (1 John 5:1 NKJV)

It’s so wonderful that God welcomes us to be in His family and become His children! It’s a spiritual position for all eternity. He wants to be our heavenly Father.

In addition to our position with God, we also have a position with God’s Son, Jesus. Jesus told His disciples, “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15, NKJV). As children of God, we are positioned as friends of Jesus. As friends, Jesus confides in us, telling us what the Father says; we can experience that level of friendship by reading the Word of God.

Paul also emphasizes that we are not servants, but sons and daughters, heirs. “Therefore, you are no longer a slave (bond servant) but a son; and if a son, then [it follows that you are] an heir by the aid of God, through Christ” (Galatians 4:7, AMPC). Heirs have benefits servants do not have. We can draw on all the benefits of being in Christ because we are children of God with all the rights and privileges of His family.

We are accepted in the Beloved—Christ. “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6 KJV).

We were accepted when we were born again into God’s family. God made us acceptable to come into His family with rights and privileges, including the right to come boldly to His throne. “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”  (Hebrews 4:16 NKJV).

Don’t listen to the lies that say you are not good enough, that your past keeps you from God, or even that God doesn’t love you. Lies, lies, lies! That’s why Jesus died on the cross. His blood was shed to cleanse us from all our sin—past, present and future. As believers, we have free access to come to God and ask for what we need, want and desire. God sees us as accepted in the Beloved.

We also are complete through our union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. “And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power” (Colossians 2:10 NKJV).

How complete are we in Christ? We are so complete in Christ, which means we are crammed full—filled with all the fullness of God. “To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19 NKJV).

The Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines complete as “having all necessary parts, elements or steps.” That is, all the parts have come together, like when you complete a puzzle or a project of some kind. God is Totality and has provided all the parts we need for victory in this life. We must learn how to construct or connect the parts. As we read and study the Word, the eyes of our understanding are enlightened (Ephesians 1:15-23), and we see more and more about who we are in Christ.

If we (believers) discover anything in our life that seems incomplete, we can go to God to get what we need. Any ability, skill or wisdom missing in our life can be acquired by calling on God and asking Him for wisdom. We can call on the Lord for help in any and every situation because in Christ, the answer was supplied before the problem showed up.

It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear. –Isaiah 65:24

Apostle James said, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of god, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5 NKJV). He doesn’t get mad at you for asking!

In Christ Jesus, you have access to the One who has all the answers. Call on Him, and He will answer you, showing you how to walk in complete wholeness in every area of your life.

As members of God’s family, we are protected by God. I call it Kingdom Security!

“I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust. Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler And from the perilous pestilence, He shall cover you with His feathers, And under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” (Psalm 91:2-4 NKJV)

All the pictures we can think of that represent protection—a mother holding a child, a father holding his child’s hand—lead us to the image of the unwavering protection of God. God’s protection takes many forms, but all are operated by our faith in Him.

First, God alone is our refuge and place of safety. We can run to Him when we are in distress of any kind. Second, God will rescue us from every trap and protect us from deadly disease. In fact, God will even reveal traps of the enemy ahead of time so we can be ready to hold up our shield of faith. Finally, God will shield us, hide us and shelter us with His wings. This can look many different ways, but sometimes when we think we’ve been overlooked for something, it is God’s protection working on our behalf, moving us toward His perfect will for our life.

No matter what the enemy brings against you, you can live in peace and safety, knowing God is your Protector because you life from the simplicity that is in Christ Jesus—complete in Him!