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Exploring kingdom principles
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Colossians 1:25-27: ...to fulfill the word of God, the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
In these verses, Paul is revealing something so profound and beautiful and it can be easily missed. NOW, this mystery which has been hidden for thousands of years which so many godly people have longed for: CHRIST IN YOU, has been revealed to God's saints. Christ, the Seed of God, planted by God in us to cause us to be born again into a new nature, a new species a risen Life. According to Christ in me, I am now truly alive, eternally and I can now by faith manifest my true self which is Christ in me. Trying to live the Christian life is futile. We look to God who has given us Christ in us,
the hope of glory.
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Matthew 6:33: "Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you."
We believe Jesus gave us this as a commandment and priority. Most of us know this scripture, we might even pray it but what does it mean to seek the Kingdom?
To start, we must be in truth and ask God to reveal what the Kingdom is. Searching the scriptures is necessary and mediating on the Word will bring light to us.
Then we set our hearts to obey Him and seek the Kingdom and His righteousness so we can fulfill our call to bring the Kingdom to earth.
Openness to the Spirit of Truth
Christ in us: our Seed, our Life
Openness to the Spirit of Truth
John 8:32, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
Many times, we are blind to the reality of what of is hidden in our hearts, be it pride, bitterness, hatred, self-pity etc. however when we open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, He will reveal the truth or reality. When we see it as clearly as God does, we will be able to choose to forgive, break agreement etc. and be cleansed and set free. From our own experience, we can can assure you that no one arrives at a place where there no more work of the Spirit to be done. It is up to us to be open to the prompting and
the dealings of God at all times.
The Law of Love
Mercy | Judgements
Openness to the Spirit of Truth
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John 13:34-35: " A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another."
God is love and if we believe in God, Love has to be No. 1 in our hearts and in our homes. However, most people grow up without the substance of pure love in their homes.
This means we have many wounds that need to be healed and also judgements against others. To begin to be a vessel that brings the Kingdom to earth, we must commit to making love No. 1. As we commit, God will reveal the hidden issues and He will walk with us through the healing and deliverance we need.
Mercy | Judgements
Mercy | Judgements
Mercy | Judgements
Matthew 7:1: "For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."
Learning about the effects of unrighteous judgements changed our lives. Judging others in our heart causes a stony feeling inside and love cannot flow out of us.
Through unrighteous judgements, we also open the door in our lives, to the same thing we have judged in another (see Romans 2). Destroying our judgements is crucial for connection with God and to be a vessel ready to do His will. Mercy triumphs over judgement and if we expect mercy from God, we must also be be ready to give mercy, i.e. be quick to forgive.
The Mind of Christ
Mercy | Judgements
Mercy | Judgements
2 Cor. 10:5: casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedient of Christ.
One of the most debilitating issues we encounter in people is INTROSPECTION. It is an over analysis on the inside that stops us functioning in daily life and brings us out of reality. As children of God, we have been given the mind of Christ which is a whole, sound, healthy, clear mind at peace. We have seen God bring victory in this area for ourselves and others as we testify and teach on taking thoughts captive and beholding Christ.
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Oneness with Father God
A Small Preview into a Broad Subject
A Small Preview into a Broad Subject
2 Cor. 5:20: Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you, on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God.
Christ is the gate or door. He said, no one comes to the Father except through Him. He has provided a way through to a deeper place: the Father. Many believers stop short of knowing the Father, mainly because their earthly father caused much hurt and pain to them. As we receive truth and get healing, we can begin to see that God our Father is different to our earthly fathers. We can choose to go in to the Father and be reconciled to Him.
Father God is our true Home, our Safety and Refuge. He is longing for a relationship with us, to enjoy us and for us to enjoy Him.
A Small Preview into a Broad Subject
A Small Preview into a Broad Subject
A Small Preview into a Broad Subject
This is only a small preview into a broad subject and there are other principles that are key to seeing the Kingdom come on earth as many of us desire. Deeper teaching and revelation are necessary to bring us to a place of understanding and transformation.