Pastor Chris
Now after that John was put in
prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God
(Mark 1:14).
Jesus came preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. He said the time
is fulfilled; the Kingdom of God is here (Mark 1:15). What is the Kingdom of
God?
The Kingdom of God is not a place; it’s the reign of God, where He
becomes Lord; where He becomes the Boss, and rules; where He’s in charge, and
expresses Himself—His glory and His goodness. That’s why Jesus warned that when
you’re told "the Kingdom of God is over there, or it’s over here,"
you shouldn’t believe it; because the Kingdom doesn’t come by observation; it’s
within you (Luke 17:20-21). God’s plan is to set up His Kingdom in the hearts
of men; it’s a spiritual kingdom.
Recall when Jesus was brought before Pilate, in John 18:36-37; Pilate
asked Him some questions to which He responded, "…My Kingdom is not of
this world…" (John 18:36). God’s Kingdom is not a physical structure;
accordingly Jesus said, "It has come"—(i.e.) to be set up in the
hearts of men. Thus, the Gospel of the Kingdom that Jesus preached is,
"Hello everybody, God’s Kingdom can be set up now in your hearts; it has
arrived! The time has come for God to set up His headquarters in your
heart." This wasn’t possible in the days of Abraham, Moses, Elijah,
Elisha, David, Solomon and the patriarchs of old. However, when Jesus came, He
brought the Kingdom in Him.
Being born again, the Kingdom is now in your heart: the peace, the
beauty, the glory, grace, and the life of God have been set up in your heart!
God is at home in you now. What a life He’s brought to us, and brought us into!
He wants us to tell the whole world this glorious news; He wants it published
in every village, town, city, and nation—that anyone who believes can now have
the Kingdom of God set up in his heart! What a Gospel!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the Kingdom of God has
been set up in my heart, thus, bringing into me, the life of glory. I declare
that my life is for your glory, and I show forth your virtues, excellence,
perfections, and beauty, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: Colossians 1:27; 2
Corinthians 4:6-7
Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Ephesians 5:3-21, Isaiah 3-5
2 Year Reading Plan : John 1:43-51 1 Kings 4
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