A Kingdom of Divine Support
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the Kingdom of
God is not just fancy talk; it is living by God's power. (NLT)
( 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom
of God is not in word, but in power. (KJV)
There are many things that can be said and
taught about the Kingdom of God. Whole
volumes have been written about what the scripture says about it. Jesus taught extensively about the kingdom of
heaven which are of great value to study and understand. The one thing that cannot be denied is the
idea that the kingdom of heaven or the Kingdom of God is a certain description
of God’s divine support, not just in teachings but also in real life. This is why so many of Jesus’ teachings about
the kingdom are in parables. Parables
relay more than an abstract thought but they give a picturesque illustration of
how real life works and plays itself out.
The kingdom of heaven is dynamic and
powerful because it contains the actions of the lives of people who have come
to know and believe God. They do not
just know about God, they believe God because they have lived experiences that
convince them of his presence, majesty, holiness and power. They have talked and agonized with God in
their prayers and are convinced that God exist.
The kingdom of the God is not just fancy talk, it is living by God’s
power due to the convictions of one’s life.
John Ruskin said, “If you do not wish
God’s kingdom, don’t pray for it. But if
you do, you must do more than pray for it; you must work for it.”
God reveals himself to people who
desire to live as citizens of a great and glorious kingdom; having been
conquered by the love of God, understanding the dominion of God to overcome
selfish desires to reach out to others and to know the power of God which
subtly makes incredible changes for those who look to the great sovereign Lord
of all creation for direction in life.
NLT Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has been revealed,
bringing salvation to all people. 12 And we are instructed to turn from
godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with
self-control, right conduct, and devotion to God,
The life
of a citizen of the kingdom is expressed in the words of this song…
Father, lead me day by day
Ever in thine own sweet way;
Teach me to be pure and true;
Show me what I ought to do.
When I’m tempted to do wrong,
Make me steadfast, wise and strong;
And when all alone I stand,
Shield me with thy mighty hand.
May the mighty power of God’s kingdom guide, comfort and
support you this very day.
May there be a fusillade of grace, by way of direction, connecting and compassion that grant you success in your efforts to offer support and hope to patients and their families in the future. Amen…..
May there be a fusillade of grace, by way of direction, connecting and compassion that grant you success in your efforts to offer support and hope to patients and their families in the future. Amen…..
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