Last week I spoke about us having a
wonderful, amazing Hero like Jesus in our lives. He stands ready to
bless and to help. He has opened up the gateways to Heaven for us.
He has paved the way in order for us to have wonderful fellowship
with our Father. He has given us access into His Kingdom and what a
glorious Kingdom it is! And because His Kingdom is so wonderful, I
have decided to start a new series on Kingdom living. I look
forward to what we will learn together about His Kingdom and what
He has available for us on a daily basis in our lives.
Today I would like to start off and
proclaim to you that you are part of God's Kingdom NOW already, not
just someday, but now. And this statement has a profound impact on
how we live our daily lives. And because it has the potential to
turn your daily live upside down, let us start with Scriptural
evidence as we know that the Word is always true and filled with
His life!
"For indeed, the Kingdom of God
is within you." Luke 17:21
"He has delivered us from the
power of darkness and conveyed us into the Kingdom of the
Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His
blood, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13, 14
"...that you should walk worthy
of God who calls you into His own Kingdom and
glory." 1 Thessalonians 2:12
"If you were of the world, the
world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the
world, but I chose you out of the world,
therefore the world hates you." John 15:19
We are not part of this world
anymore, but God has delivered us from the power of darkness and
carried us into the Kingdom of His Son. His Kingdom now lives and
breathes within us. That in itself is such an intense statement
that I need to repeat it again, God's Kingdom now lives and
breathes within us. And because it does, there are so many things
that are true of us. I have written it all down and will discuss it
with you over the next couple of months.
But for now, meditate on the
knowing that you are part of His Kingdom, part of a Kingdom with a
King reigning supreme. He looks after His Kingdom and He protects
His Kingdom. You can live your life knowing that you are
looked after and protected. You don't even need to stress about the
circumstances in your country, because you are part of a Kingdom so
much bigger and greater than anything this world has ever seen. You
are part of the best nation that has ever roamed this earth. You
are not South African, Australian, and American; no you are first
and foremost a child of the living God, a citizen of Heaven where
His love knows no boundaries, where His love conquers all.
Rejoice! You are part of something
that will last forever. Walk with your head held high, nothing is
supposed to get you down, because as part of His Kingdom, you have
all the benefits and all the gifts of Heaven to your disposal. Come
and dwell in His Presence in His Kingdom, make your home there,
focus all your thoughts and energies towards Him. Then you cannot
go wrong and no obstacle can come in your way!
Father we rejoice that we are part
of Your Kingdom, now already! Thank you for the privilege, thank
you for Your saving grace, Your unending love. We want to dwell in
Your Presence; we want to make our home with You. Then we can be
rest assured that nothing formed against us shall prosper and our
walkways will always lead to Your goodness. Amen