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Kingdom is a country, state, realm or territory ruled or controlled by a monarch. In Christian terms
it is the realm and the reign or authority of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. John the Baptist stated and Jesus reiterated,
"Repent (turn from your wicked ways back to God) for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (it's near). (Matt. 3:2; 4;17)
Christ followers prioritize Kingdom citizenship, statutes, principles and values; God's rule over their lives.
When the Pharisees asked about the coming Kingdom, Jesus explained that
it would not come with signs to be observed, because the Kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:20-21)
Allowing God to reign is an inward work. Paul told the Romans
to
stop passing judgment on one another (in matters of what was clean or unclean).
Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,
because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Rom. 14:13-19) We would do well to observe this right about now...
Even when being questioned by Pilate before his crucifixion about His Kingdom, Jesus was very clear,
"My Kingdom is not of this world.
If My Kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so
that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My Kingdom is not of this realm." (John 18:36) Sons and subjects of Christ's Kingdom are aware that "
many
live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction,
their god is their appetite, and their glory is in their shame. Their
mind is set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in Heaven. (we are legally recognized subjects of Christ's commonwealth)
And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who,
by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control,
will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious
body. (Phil 3:18-21) Isaiah said,
"Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end." He will reign over His Kingdom, establishing it in justice, fairness and righteousness throughout eternity! (Isaiah 9:7)
In this tumultuous political season, please remember who and whose you are, where you're from, and what you represent and believe.
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For the next 30 days up to our 3rd Anniversary, we are asking friends
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At CAIN (Churches Active In Northside), we served 117 people 191 meals including carry out and seconds!
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