“The Kingdom of God” is a major Bible theme proclaimed by the Old Testament prophets and mentioned repeatedly by Jesus Christ himself.
From creation (Genesis) to the cross (Gospels), continuing through the community of faith (today) – God’s Kingdom IS wherever He reigns (Thy Kingdom come). It is an ever-expanding Kingdom, which will ultimately rule over the whole world. Some day, all wrong will be set right and the crooked will be made straight (on earth as it is in heaven.)
Until then, we are called to bring the Kingdom wherever we go.
“The Kingdom of God. is a divine act, not a human accomplishment, not even the accomplishment of dedicated Christians. The power of the Kingdom is operative in and through God’s representatives. But the power is not THEIR power – it is the power of God.”
“Our best efforts of themselves do not build or advance the Kingdom. Christian effort is not sufficient. Even the best endeavor of the Spirit-filled is totally inadequate.” Nothing less than the Holy Spirit guiding, empowering and using our best efforts can extend Christ’s reign in any heart or any group.
The Kingdom of God is built through people who have the power of the Lord upon them. “This Kingdom must be built, advanced and manifest on the level of the divine empowerment of the human. It must be God working through us.”
How important is it to you to have the power of Christ remaining upon you? How is the Kingdom advancing through you? What have you experienced of this holy power?
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