Kingdom Insights
Since the time Jesus rose from the dead and returned to His Father in Heaven, Jesus is the King of the Kingdom of God.
For Unto Us a Child is Born, Unto Us a Son is Given:
And the GOVERNMENT
shall be upon His shoulder:
KJV
December 29, 2024
Scripture in Isaiah 9:6 foretold of Jesus centuries before His birth. Christmas is the season we Celebrate Jesus’ birth - Emmanuel, God with Us.
It is the BEGINNING of His reign. So, it is also the NEW ERA. For us it is the start of the NEW YEAR forward.
He was worshipped as The King by 3 Magi or Wise Men who followed His star from the east to over Bethlehem where He lay in a humble manager.
Isaiah announced that the Christ or Messiah will rule overall, and authority or the government will rest upon His shoulders. His royal names will echo what we know God as, and as God JESUS is THE KING of a never-ending or everlasting KINGDOM.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. NIV (New International Version)
For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. NASB (New American Standard Bible)
For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. NLT (New Living Translation)
Moreover, in yet another translation we are told HIS GOVERNMENT and SHALOM (Complete Peace) will BE EVERLASTING!
“Of the increase of His government and shalom there will be no end — on the throne of David and over His kingdom — to establish it and uphold it through justice and righteousness from now until forevermore.” TLV (Tree of Life Version)
The Christ Child, Jesus, is FOREVER THE KING OF GLORY!
My Kingdom never ends!
Jesus is King Forever!
My Kingdom never ends! Jesus is King Forever!
“... And His kingdom will have no end.” Luke 1:33
Friends, Beloved, Jesus’ Kingdom is Eternal - Sovereign, Unchanging, and Everlasting.
How is this possible? John 18:36-37 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world …” “You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”
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We are Transferred into the Kingdom of Jesus
October 21, 2024
Scriptures reveal this Truth: Colossians 1:12-14
Giving thanks to the FATHER, who enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his BELOVED SON, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (NRSV)
In Jesus, we don’t live under the power of darkness - that of any kind - because he’s transferred us by His power into HIS KINGDOM of light, along with all those who have believed (the saints before us), who believe now (us), and who will yet believe (others)!
This is the TRUTH AND PROMISE WE HAVE from FATHER GOD.
May 24, 2024
Jesus spoke of a parable (Matthew 13:31–32, Mark 4:30–32, and Luke 13:18–19):
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field, which indeed is smaller than all seeds but when it is grown, it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in its branches.”
We get that we have to embrace or take hold of The Kingdom. We also get that though our understanding of The Kingdom may start off small, it will increase and expand so that the higher fullness of The Kingdom will abide within. The tiny size of a single mustard seed is significant, along with the fact that the destiny of that little seed is to become a large, life-giving tree. The DNA of the tree exists in the seed. However, the seed must be sowed in the ground in order to receive nurturing to grow. Likewise, The Kingdom must be sowed in one’s heart in order to receive nurturing by the Spirit to grow. The capacity of the seed becomes more and more visible as it increases and transforms into a mighty tree. It becomes what it was destined to be - a place of life-sustaining shelter!
So it is with our destinies. The Kingdom keeps increasing within us, transforming our lives whereby the fullness of The Kingdom is seen and felt by others!
Friends, the DNA of The Kingdom is within our hearts. It is the power of the Holy Spirit and the re-birth of our spirit that starts our understanding and growth into the fullness of The Kingdom, as well as sustains us and causes us to impact others with The Kingdom!
The Kingdom of God is like …
a mustard seed
His Kingdom is …
Dec 28, 2023
Take a minute to PONDER and RECEIVE.
In John 18:35-37 Jesus was questioned by Pilate, the Roman Governor, who would determine whether or not Jesus had committed a crime against the Roman Government by denying Ceasar as King and a God. Pilate asked, “What (crime) have you done wrong?
(Three versions of Jesus’ resply)
Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting [ hard ] to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this world.” (Amplified Version)
Jesus answered, “My kingdom ·does not belong to [ is not of] this world. If it belonged to this world, my servants would have fought to keep me from being ·given over [betrayed; handed over] to the ·Jewish leaders [Jews]. But my kingdom is from another place.” (Expanded Bible version)
My kingdom is not recognized in this world. If this were My kingdom, My servants would be fighting for My freedom. But My kingdom is not in this physical realm. (Voice Version)
Very Simply put, Jesus tells us that He was not of or from this world, but rather He was from above or from Heaven, The Kingdom of God. His Kingdom is not physical but Spiritual or of the Spiritual realm.
WHY is this so odd or hard to understand and/or believe?
And WHY did Jesus come HERE and WHAT does it mean for US (for all peoples, all across the world)?
In short, and profoundly TRUE, these answers are found in two other scriptures: (and several others in the Word)
Ephesians 3:3-6, 8-12 NASB version
3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before briefly. 4 By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to mankind, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; 6 to be specific, that the Gentiles (meaning, the nations) are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,
8 To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles (meaning, the nations) the unfathomable riches of Christ, 9 and to enlighten all people as to what the plan of the mystery is which for ages has been hidden in God, who created all things; 10 so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was in accordance with the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him.
Galatians 3:26-29 NASB version
26 For you are all sons and daughters of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise.
It’s a PROFOUND MYSTERY only revealed in Jesus Christ, that in Him we become Children of God (sons and daughters) and not only this, but joint heirs to The Kingdom – made possible only through Jesus, The Sovereign King! The cost of God’s Son was great; however, God and Jesus “saw” the reward of ALL OF US reuniting with them in Heaven (in The Kingdom) was worth far more than silver or gold, a temporary kingdom, or ruling a single people or nation in this world or physical realm that expires at some point.
Rejoice and be Glad that Jesus, Our Sovereign King, is ALIVE in His Kingdom for YOU and ME! Because it means we are already a part of The Redeemed, bought with the precious blood sacrifice of Jesus!
Also, we have purpose and a destiny to live out for Our God and King here on earth as sons and daughters – bringing The Kingdom into this world or the earth wherever we are now. For we know we are to tell others about them, God’s Plan in Jesus, of living in the Spirit and how we will all be reunited in The Kingdom with them and never taste death. But instead, we are translated from this world or realm into everlasting life and the Spiritual realm because of King Jesus and His Kingdom!
Hallelujah!
Ever Thankful and Surrendered
Nov. 11, 2023
Since we are receiving our rights to an unshakable kingdom we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe. For our God is a holy, devouring fire (or consuming light)! Hebrews 12:28-29 (TPT version)
JESUS LOVED and FREED US …ESTABLISED US to BE HIS KINGDOM and PRIESTS for Father God
YOU are LOVED! YOU are FREED (not enslaved)! YOU are THE KINGDOM! YOU are a PRIEST!
Scripture: … to the One who loves us and liberated us from the grip of our evil deeds through His very own blood 6 and who established us to be His kingdom and priests for God, His Father. Revelation 1:5-6 (The Voice Version)
In Jesus YOU are so much MORE. He loved you enough to sacrifice His life for you knowing His shed blood was powerful to cleanse you from the strongholds and tenacles of every evil, sinful, selfish, fleshy deeds. Why wouldn’t deity (God) blood be full of power and ability?
We are human, but God is divine. We make mistakes, we do ungodly things, and we make choices that are selfish, hurtful, and at times plain evil and just bad! God is always love and good, just and righteous, generous and life affirming!
When we believe Jesus’s gift and sacrifice, His blood not only cleanses us from all evil it transforms us into Him and His Kingdom - which is ALL OF GOD just as Jesus is God. And also like Jesus YOU become a priest or minister unto Father God - only HERE on .earth. This is HOW you are established to BE His Kingdom HERE! (Beloved, The Kingdom is eternal and not of this world. However, those who are HIS carry His Kingdom within and demonstrate The Kingdom unto the world.)
What infinite wisdom our Heavenly Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit have -
that they would design a plan and purpose that is so amazing and so multifaceted to create God’s family on earth to BE a blessing of His Kingdom unto the Father and to all people, and then we continue as His family in His Eternal Kingdom!!
Jesus established an ever increasing Kingdom!
The INCREASE of The Kingdom is without End. (Isaiah 9:7)
September 16, 2023
There shall be no end to the increase of His government and of peace, [He shall rule} on the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From that time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish it. (AMP version)
In the earth and across the world, there is no Kingdom that lasts forever. Human history shows us that nations and governments rise and fall. Some adapt and evolve with the change of rulers and the forms of governments. Battles, wars and take-overs also change nations and governments with the desired outcomes of increase and of peace. But, God’s Word (scriptures) states Jesus is the King forever since it was first established and that the change that happens is non-ending or ever-increasing government and of peace. The Kingdom is an abiding kingdom - with the same King and an ever-expanding Kingdom. Friends, Brothers and Sisters, THERE IS AMPLE ROOM for everyone in The Kingdom because it is increasing without an end and PEACE remains because the King of Peace abides HERE!
Good News - Jesus is the Savior of all the People
December 25, 2022 (Christmas Day)
TODAY is the Birthday Celebration of the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ, the gift of love from Father God. TODAY the Spirit of God echoes this same declaration and open invitation to people everywhere in the world.
In Luke 2:10-11 an Angel declared who Jesus was at His birth:
And so the angel said to them (the Shepherds), “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you
good news of great joy which will be for all the people. For today in the city
of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
NASB Version
(Note: Christ in Greek and in Hebrew means “the Anointed One.” In Hebrew, the term Messiah refers to the Anointed King, who is “the Anointed or Chosen One” to bring salvation to humankind as in the Deliverer or Savior. Also, the root derives from “to smear or anoint” and this refers to the consecration of a king and priest to an office in the Old Testament).
Jesus’ name means “God’s Salvation.” Jesus is the Anointed King or Chosen One of God to bring salvation to everyone for He is the Savior for all the people. This IS Good News!
In the New Testament, Jesus talked about The Kingdom of God / of Heaven over 100 times. What does this tell us or mean for us?
One thing this tells us is the Lord had revealed to us the importance of The Kingdom. Of all the many topics and truths that exist about God and the relevance of Jesus’ appearance and purpose, it is The Kingdom of God / of Heaven that Jesus talked most about. We (Believers) need to know, need to understand The Kingdom of God / of Heaven. Jesus brought The Kingdom, God’s Kingdom with Him, and everything Jesus said and all of the miracles Jesus did was of, through and with or by The Kingdom. In other words, Jesus was living proof that The Kingdom of God or Heaven was real! More than this, Jesus gave us proof by the truths He taught and by the healings, deliverances of evil spirits, and miracles He performed – which were ALL DONE BY THE SPIRIT. The Spirit’s realm is The Kingdom of God or of Heaven, for God is a Spirit and God’s Kingdom is a Spiritual Kingdom. Scripture: (Jesus speaking) “God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (Amplified Version).
Friends, though the Spiritual realm and God’s Kingdom are invisible to us, THEY ARE NONE THE LESS REAL and EXISTED BEFORE ALL CREATED THINGS IN THE HEAVENS AND EARTH. It is also because God and God’s Spiritual realm or The Kingdom of God exist that we (mankind) and every physical or created thing exists. In a nutshell, Jesus and everything about Him points to the existence of God’s Kingdom come to earth or to mankind. For the Son of God, Jesus, did the impossible – Jesus broke down all of the barriers in the physical realm and brought The Kingdom to the children of God HERE. Jesus wants us to know WHOSE we are, and then to know WHO we are so that we can bring MORE of The Kingdom to earth like He did. Jesus said we would do greater works than he did (John 14:12). As Believers and New Creations (Born again in Spirit), The Kingdom is within us and we are meant to do GREAT THINGS for God Here. Amen! Amen! (Let it be so! Let it be so!)
Jesus spoke about
The Kingdom of God (of Heaven) more than any other topic.
Sept. 5, 2022
Ours is an
UNSHAKEABLE KINGDOM!
We know and understand (or at the least we accept) that the Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven are interchangeable. More than this, IT MEANS THAT GOD IS SUPREME RULER, and HE HAS A KINGDOM! Even here on earth, every ruler has a kingdom or domain to rule. (And there’s a government, but that’s not covered here)
Father God’s and King Jesus’ Rule is SUPREME and their Kingdom is UNSHAKEABLE.
What we ALL need to realize and live out is, We are receiving God’s Kingdom as God’s Children and heirs. This is why God tells us, He wants us to know:
Since we are receiving our rights to an unshakable kingdom, we should be extremely thankful and offer God the purest worship that delights his heart as we lay down our lives in absolute surrender, filled with awe. For our God is a holy, devouring fire (or consuming light)! Hebrews 12:28-29 (TPT version)
The greatness and eternal reality of Our Kingdom is POWERFUL. We can rejoice and be thankful to give God our worship, which is our hearts and our very lives, surrendered to and for Him to fill us with Himself.
Our Kingdom stands! Nothing can be added to it, nor taken away from it.
It exists forever and it will never fade away.
When everything that is created or has been made is shaken, The Kingdom remains – it is immoveable.
And this AMAZING, POWERFUL KINGDOM OF GOD IS OURS.
The Kingdom is our inheritance in Jesus.
How? We are joint or co-heirs with Christ when we believe in Jesus, who is the Son of Father God. Yes, really! It is God who says this is so in scripture:
Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Romans 8:17(NIV Version)
Also:
If we are children of God, we will receive everything He has promised us. We will share with Christ all the things God has given to Him. (New Living Version)
This is HOW we are given rights to The Kingdom. We ARE the Sons & Daughters of God!
The Good News is about The Kingdom. The Kingdom of God (Heaven)coming to or is on earth IS The Good News!
Jesus heralded, announced that He brought the Good News of The Kingdom of God.
What Good News?
Scripture tells us that when Jesus began proclaiming (preaching) on earth, He said to repent (change your heart and lives) for the Kingdom of Heaven is near you (at hand). (Scripture: Matt 4:17).
God’s Good News to Us is of “Change” because God’s Kingdom is at hand. In a nutshell, ALL of Heaven, which is God’s Kingdom, is near, close and accessible, impending or coming, and simply “Here!”
THIS IS GOOD NEWS because everyone knows Heaven is everything Wonderful and Powerful! It’s what we HOPE for and where we want to BE. We want to be there to be with God, the maker of Heaven and earth … who is Our Heavenly Father. Good News, Jesus brought God & Heaven to Us, HERE.
We cannot and should not forget that Heaven and earth exists because of God. God is Wonderful and Powerful, and Merciful … and foremost, GOD IS LOVE. HE is why Heaven, His Kingdom exists and why the earth and we (people) exist. God has a home, which is Heaven. God rules in Heaven, Heaven is His Kingdom. He desired a family, which is Us and God made us, complete with a home on the earth.
TRUTH: God intended the world to be our kingdom on earth. He created the earth and gave the first man and woman the earth to rule (have dominion). (Gen 1:26,28)
We are meant to rule and reign on the earth as Kings of The Kingdom HERE.
Through Jesus’ finished work on the cross that redeemed (reclaimed) Us as Sons and Daughters of God, and with full access to King Jesus by The Holy Spirit, we have access to ALL of The Kingdom Here.
The Anointing, The Holy Spirit abides within us – where Jesus is alive, He lives in and through us!
We bring down The Kingdom of Heaven to earth just like Jesus when He was here on earth – of signs and wonders, of miracles – the same works as Jesus and GREATER works that Jesus said we would do because He would return to Father God in Heaven and be given all authority as The King. (John 14:12) Jesus is The King of Kings and The Lord of Lords over all! (Rom 14:11, Rev 19:16)
We need to catch what The Spirit has said and is saying to ALL Believers, who are washed in the Blood of Christ and have His Anointing (His Spirit, The Holy Spirit) – for this is offered to ALL persons:
In Christ (The Anointed One & The King) WE rule and reign as spiritual Kings on the earth – Here and Now. Jesus has redeemed our position as God originally intended, which is to rule, to have dominion over our earthly home through The Kingdom Here on earth. Jesus has made us Kings and Priests unto God! (Rev. 1:6)
Amen, Amen! (Let it be so, let it be so!)
Jesus The King is HERE
During their ministries on earth, John the Baptist said the Kingdom is near and Jesus said the Kingdom is near.
Definition of Near -to join, to draw two things together. - This means there’s no separation.
Definition of Kingdom - to rule, speaks of a ruler’s authority and rule.
- It has to do with the King - for where the King is, there is the Kingdom.
Revelation from the heart of the Father:
I hear by Holy Spirit that JESUS IS HERE.
It’s a mystery made possible by God, the Holy Spirit. The Kingdom of Jesus is not limited to Heaven, it includes ALL authority in Heaven and on earth given to Him by Father God ( Matt 28:18). This means all of Creation. Holy Spirit, as promised in The Word (Bible) from Old Testament time, was sent to us HERE because Jesus is the Glorified King of King and Lord of Lords over ALL (Rev 19:16). By His Spirit, Jesus is living inside the hearts of every Believer, within US. THIS WAS ALWAYS A PART OF THEIR PLAN - Father God, Son Jesus and Holy Spirit!
Jesus is The Way, He joined Heaven and Earth … not by might, not by power, but by His Spirit (Zec 4:6). God does ALL things by His Spirit.
The King is HERE, The Kingdom is HERE!