The Kingdom is Now!
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stewsuttonPrayers: 0Requests: 1
June 10, 2017 at 4:45 amThe Kingdom is not intended to be exclusively a “future thing.”
This passage from Brian’s teaching the other day and from the wonderful book “Sneezing Jesus” connected with me!
The Kingdom of God is referenced often in the Gospels (e.g., Mark 1:15; 10:15; 15:43; Luke 17:20) and other places in the New Testament (e.g., Acts 28:31; Romans 14:17; 1 Corinthians 15:50).
The kingdom of God is synonymous with the Kingdom of Heaven. The concept of the kingdom of God takes on various shades of meaning in different passages of Scripture.
Broadly speaking, the Kingdom of God is the rule of an eternal, sovereign God over all the universe. Several passages of Scripture show that God is the undeniable Monarch of all creation:
“The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19).
And, as King Nebuchadnezzar declared, “His kingdom is an eternal kingdom” (Daniel 4:3).
Every authority that exists has been established by God (Romans 13:1).
So, in one sense, the kingdom of God incorporates everything that is.
Jesus preached that repentance is necessary to be a part of the Kingdom of God (Matthew 4:17). That the Kingdom of God can be equated with the sphere of salvation is evident in John 3:5–7, where Jesus says the kingdom of God must be entered into by being born again. See also 1 Corinthians 6:9.
But Jesus also spoke very specifically about the Kingdom as something that we are a part of us now and we can experience now.
Matthew 11:12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it.
Luke 17:20-21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within you.”
The KINGDOM OF GOD is WITHIN YOU!!!
I pray that will simmer in our hearts and minds today and I consider it a significant blessing to be a part of the DAB Community and to be able to hear the Word of God delivered so beautifully and faithfully every day by Brian Hardin.
I love you all and pray God’s gentle blessings upon your lives!
-Stew from Southern CA
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June 10, 2017 at 2:11 pmAmen! Thank you for posting 🙂
soundyaaPrayers: 3085Requests: 12
June 10, 2017 at 6:31 pmThank you for this post. I believe this year is the start of something greater, that people will start to see the spirit poured out. This will begin and be maintained by those faithful to Christ. Each using different gifts as one body in Christ. Knowing that on our own we can do so much, like a drop of rain, but together we can do so much more; we can be a storm for God.
Thus, in the years to come people will see how it is possible to live with the presence of God and living with and experiencing the Spirit of God, provided for us by and through the grace of Jesus.
I pray that the body of Christ here within the DAB can shine for Jesus and show others gently what they are missing.
Thanks again and God bless. Come Lord Jesus.SheilaTPrayers: 2920Requests: 24
June 10, 2017 at 7:01 pmAmen ! That was a wonderful read and a great blessing. May the Spirit Of God move among all of us so that the Light of Christ can be seen in us by this world.
Thanks for sharing.
thespaatsaintnouveauPrayers: 300Requests: 48
June 21, 2017 at 2:34 amIf it is not “Good News” it is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s that simple.
The lord is bringing us together in one body and one mind. We are a powerful force to be dealt with. We ARE the kingdom and we have all of the power to do his works within us. We are truly blessed!thespaatsaintnouveauPrayers: 300Requests: 48
June 21, 2017 at 2:39 amThank you for this post !
SheilaTPrayers: 2920Requests: 24
June 21, 2017 at 12:36 pmLord Jesus we pray, let your Kingdom come and your will be done today here on earth as it is in heaven. Help us this day to be good ambassadors of God’s Kingdom.
Amen
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