Good Morning,
John 18: 36— "Jesus answered, My
kingdom is not of this world, if My kingdom were of this world, then
would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews. But as it is, My kingdom is not from here (this world) it has no such
origin or source." Col. 1:12-13; "Giving thanks
to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the portion
which is the inheritance of the saints (God's holy people) in the
Light. The Father has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of the darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love." "The kingdom of God
does not come with signs to be observed or with visible display. Nor
will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, it is there! For behold,
the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts].." (Lk. 17:20-21)
"And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven
has endured violent assault and violent men seize it by force (a
precious prize – a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most
ardent zeal and intense exertions)." ( Mtt. 11:12)
kingdom is not of this world, if My kingdom were of this world, then
would My servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews. But as it is, My kingdom is not from here (this world) it has no such
origin or source." Col. 1:12-13; "Giving thanks
to the Father, Who has qualified and made us fit to share the portion
which is the inheritance of the saints (God's holy people) in the
Light. The Father has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of the darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love." "The kingdom of God
does not come with signs to be observed or with visible display. Nor
will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, it is there! For behold,
the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts].." (Lk. 17:20-21)
"And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven
has endured violent assault and violent men seize it by force (a
precious prize – a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most
ardent zeal and intense exertions)." ( Mtt. 11:12)
Now we have been made to qualify through Jesus to operate as ambassadors to the kingdom of God. Our kingdom
is not of this world, but it is within us, just as an any ambassador
would have their kingdom in their hearts. They would represent how
their kingdom operates in a foreign country. We are living and working
for our kingdom also. We are to function according to the kingdom of
God here on earth. The kingdom of God operates and is effective based
upon the foundation of love. The language of our kingdom is faith.
Those who want to be effective, must seek the ways of the kingdom with
the most ardent zeal and intense exertion. You must be stirred up about
what the kingdom is stirred up about.
is not of this world, but it is within us, just as an any ambassador
would have their kingdom in their hearts. They would represent how
their kingdom operates in a foreign country. We are living and working
for our kingdom also. We are to function according to the kingdom of
God here on earth. The kingdom of God operates and is effective based
upon the foundation of love. The language of our kingdom is faith.
Those who want to be effective, must seek the ways of the kingdom with
the most ardent zeal and intense exertion. You must be stirred up about
what the kingdom is stirred up about.
Listen to what will always remain in this kingdom of ours. "And now abides faith, hope and love [faith—conviction and belief
respecting mans relation to God and divine things; hope–joyful and
confident expectation of external salvation; love–true affection for
God and man, growing out of God's love for us and in us] these three;
but the greatest of these is love. Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire
this love [make it your aim, your great quest].." (I Corin.
13:13–14:1) Love is the greatest
building block in our kingdom. Now let me ask you a question. Has love
really been your great quest or aim? This is what makes the kingdom of
God effective in every area that the kingdom can and will influence
those around. Is this what you are building in your heart? When was
the last time you actually pursued and sought to acquire this love?
This is what causes us to become truly like God and to really know God
more intimately. Listen: "May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love. (sounds like foundation material and building stones) That you may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length and depth and height. And to know the love of Christ,
which passes knowledge that you may be filled unto all the fullness of
God. [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence and become a
body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself] (Ephes. 3:17-19)
respecting mans relation to God and divine things; hope–joyful and
confident expectation of external salvation; love–true affection for
God and man, growing out of God's love for us and in us] these three;
but the greatest of these is love. Eagerly pursue and seek to acquire
this love [make it your aim, your great quest].." (I Corin.
13:13–14:1) Love is the greatest
building block in our kingdom. Now let me ask you a question. Has love
really been your great quest or aim? This is what makes the kingdom of
God effective in every area that the kingdom can and will influence
those around. Is this what you are building in your heart? When was
the last time you actually pursued and sought to acquire this love?
This is what causes us to become truly like God and to really know God
more intimately. Listen: "May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love. (sounds like foundation material and building stones) That you may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length and depth and height. And to know the love of Christ,
which passes knowledge that you may be filled unto all the fullness of
God. [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence and become a
body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself] (Ephes. 3:17-19)
Love is the
greatest force of the kingdom and it will abide forever. Love will
cause you to be filled with the fullness of God to the richest measure.
This love increases the knowledge of God in you and makes your faith
more energized. We are kingdom people, ambassadors for the kingdom of
heaven, and this kingdom operates by love. So, let's get violent and
seize the kingdom, by love, our great quest and aim. It's done by intense exertion and ardent zeal of love. It is not of this world, it is the way of the kingdom and our great King. "Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well beloved children. And walk in love,.." (Ephes.5:1-2)
greatest force of the kingdom and it will abide forever. Love will
cause you to be filled with the fullness of God to the richest measure.
This love increases the knowledge of God in you and makes your faith
more energized. We are kingdom people, ambassadors for the kingdom of
heaven, and this kingdom operates by love. So, let's get violent and
seize the kingdom, by love, our great quest and aim. It's done by intense exertion and ardent zeal of love. It is not of this world, it is the way of the kingdom and our great King. "Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well beloved children. And walk in love,.." (Ephes.5:1-2)
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 