The Kingdom of God is made without human hands and includes
every person who humbles him or herself under the mighty hand of God (1 Peter
5:6-9; James 4:10).
Salvation gives us the keys to the Kingdom, as coheirs with
Christ (Matthew 16:19; Romans 8:17). We inherit everything God gave to Jesus
through His obedience on the cross.
Kingdom living affords us serenity and contentment, in spite of
our trials. We learn to give thanks to God our Father regardless of our
circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:12, James 1:2).
Dwelling in the Kingdom of God on this earth guarantees that we
will flourish in the true riches of life. We love the Lord our God with our
whole heart, soul, body and strength; and He works out every issue for our
ultimate good (Romans 8:28).
In God's Kingdom, Christ loves the church as a husband should love
his wife (Ephesians 5:22-32). Our marriage vows signify to both mates an
indissoluble pledge, which divorce-proofs our relationship.
This way, our children recognize our genuine faith and see the
hand of God in our life. This causes them to want these same blessings in their
life as well.
They marry Godly mates and raise our grandchildren in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4; Psalm 145:11-13). They enjoy
the continual blessings of living in God's Kingdom.
Often, God will lead us by His Spirit in ways that do not make
human sense. His ways are higher than ours and He has an eternal purpose for us
regardless of our earthly circumstances.
This requires that we relinquish our human effort and
understanding in order to continue doing His Kingdom work. When we please God
in all of our ways, He makes even our enemies to dwell in peace with us
(Proverbs 16:7).
Prayer:
Father God, You rule over all the kingdoms of this world from
Your throne in Heaven (Psalm 47:7-8). All greatness, power, glory, honor,
victory and majesty belong to You. Everything in heaven and on earth belong to
You. You provide us with esteem and wealth, power and productivity, strength
and success (1 Chronicles 29:11-12).
We are so glad that Your Kingdom abides forever and ever, and
that we will spend eternity in Your physical presence as well as Your spiritual
presence, which we enjoy now (Psalm 9:7, 45:6, 103:19). Thank You for Christ in
us and for placing us in Christ, to completely surround and immerse us in His
presence.
Thought for the Day:
God's dominion is from generation to generation since the
beginning of time and His everlasting Kingdom endures forever and ever. -
Daniel 4:34-35
