There is a Kingdom that has always been, and will always be. It is found in the heart of Jehovah God who has no beginning or end. He lives in eternity, and rules over all that exist. Before time began, before you were born, God had an eternal purpose for your life. The only way to find and fulfill this eternal purpose is through a relationship with The Eternal King, Jesus Christ. This blog is about The Eternal King and His Kingdom. It is about how you can be part of His Kingdom by having a relationship with Him, and fulfilling His eternal purpose for you.

THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM

THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM
FLOWS THROUGH THOSE
 WHO LIVE IN THE POWER OF THE KINGDOM.
IT IS LIVING WATER TO THE SOULS OF
 THOSE WHO THIRST FOR GOD.

As Jesus was sitting on a mountain talking about the end of the world, He shared with His followers about the return of The King to establish The Eternal Kingdom here on earth. He told them about the birth pains the world would go through. He explained that The Message of The Kingdom would be preached to every people group before His Kingdom would come on earth as it is in Heaven.1

As He left the wilderness after defeating the enemy Jesus began to share The Message of The Eternal Kingdom. This message would be the main focus of His earthly ministry.  One of the first things He preached was “repent for The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” After sharing these words Jesus demonstrated how close The Kingdom was by the miracles that flowed through Him. People could see The Power of The Kingdom by the way Jesus lived, and the things He said and did. 2

Jesus knew life is a journey. He understood God loves people and wants them to succeed on that journey. He saw that depending on the path they choose, they could end up in His Eternal Kingdom with His abundant blessings forever, or live the nightmare that never ends.  That’s why during the three years of His earthly ministry Jesus often spoke to His disciples about The Message of The Kingdom.3  

This is The Message of The Kingdom that Jesus shared.  I love you so much that I am going to die on a cruel Cross for you.4  When I die for you I will defeat your enemy the devil and come back from the dead to provide everything you need to become part of My Kingdom, and live a victorious successful life full of meaning and purpose.5  If you will repent of the things you know offend Me, trust Me, and surrender everything you have to Me; yourself, your relationships, your hopes, dreams, goals and ambitions, and everything you possess (no matter how much or little); you will become part of My Kingdom. You will grow to know Me as we walk together every day of your life and I will be your best friend.6  I will give you everything you need in this life, and everything I have forever.7

Jesus said that “Living Water” will flow from those who are part of His Kingdom.8 This “Living Water” flowed through Peter and Paul.  They preached the same message. This message would be the main focus of their earthly ministries.  Peter’s first message was “repent for The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”  Peter and Paul not only preached about The Eternal Kingdom, but demonstrated how close The Kingdom was by the miracles that flowed through them. People could see The Power of The Kingdom by the way they lived, and the things they said and did. 9

Throughout history there are numerous examples of people who entered The Kingdom and lived in its Power. These people could not help talking about it even if it cost them their lives. People could see The Power of The Kingdom by the way they lived, and the things they said and did. These people understood this life is temporary and eternity is forever.  The Message of The Kingdom flowed through them.  It was living water to the souls around them that were thirsty for God.10

If we are living in the Power of The Kingdom, we will not be able to keep from sharing The Message of The Kingdom with others.  Not only will we share The Message of The Kingdom, but we will show people The Eternal Kingdom by the way we live, and the things we say and do.  Living Water will flow through us to the souls around us that are thirsty for God.11

Questions: Are you living in The Power of The Kingdom soThe Message of The 
       Kingdom flows through you?

                Do you show people The Eternal Kingdom by the way you live, and the things      you say and do?

Scripture References: 1Matthew 24:3-14; 2Matthew 4:17-25; 3The Books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John; 4John 10:15-18; 5Luke10:18-20 & 12:32;  6Luke 13:3, 14:26-27&33, Matthew 28:18-20, and John 20:29; 7Matthew 6:33 and Luke 18:29-30; 8John 7:38; 9The Book of Acts; 11John 14:12

Reference: 10Foxe’s Book of Martyrs
             
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MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE

Living in the Power of the Kingdom
ENABLES YOU TO
MEET THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE

They wandered the roadsides like homeless men, but those in need came to them.1   It all started with a man who had no concern for himself, but a deep burden for the needs of others.  He left his steady job as a carpenter and became consumed with helping people become part of The Kingdom.   He gathered a group of followers and began to teach them about living in The Power of The Kingdom.  Because of His compassionate love for others He demonstrated The Power of The Kingdom  by ministering to every request brought to Him.  He taught His followers not to be concerned about their own needs because Father God  promised that if they made living in The Power of The Kingdom their number one priority every need they had would be met.2  They just needed to live daily in a committed relationship to God.  Who was this group of men?  Jesus  and His followers!3

Those who spend time with Jesus each day grow to become like Him.4  They are secure in the knowledge that God  loves them and will take care of every need they have as they seek to live in obedience to His Spirit.   Because they are secure in God’s  love they have a compassionate love for people and a desire to be used of God  to meet the needs they see.  Out of their relationship with God  they come to realize only God can meet the real needs of people. The Power of God’s Kingdom  can flow through them because they have grown to know God, and they allow God’s Spirit  to live in them and guide their  lives.  They know it is this Power from God  that can solve the problems of the world.  They are aware it is the world’s only hope, not people or governments.  Fellowship with God  enables them to see the true needs, not just the wants of people, because they see them through God’s  eyes.5   When ministering to people they are careful to point to God as the real source of the need being met because they know God  gave them the ability to meet the need.6  Those who spend time with Jesus  are able to meet every request for help that comes to them because they know they can do something even if it’s simply to pray for the need.7

Do you want to meet the needs of your world?  If you know God, He is calling you to be the answer to the problems of the world around you.8 He wants you to grow to know Him so His Spirit can guide your life, and His Power  can flow through you to meet the needs of those who request help.  If His Spirit lives in you, you can always meet a need even if it’s just praying for it.  Living in God’s Power is the way you can meet the needs of your world. 

Question: Are you living in fellowship with God so His Power can flow through you and meet people’s needs.

Scripture References: 1Matthew 8:20; 2 Matthew 6:33;  3Matthew 15:29-38; 4Luke 6:40; 5John 15:1-17;  6Matthew 5:16; 7John 14:12; 8 Matthew 25:31-46

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VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY

Living in the Power of the Kingdom
MEANS WE HAVE AUTHORITY OVER
 OUR ENEMY THE DEVIL

The Apostle John who was one of the twelve that followed Jesus during His earthly ministry,  said this about why Jesus came, “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. “1  Through His daily walk with Father God, Jesus had continuous victory over the enemy of men’s souls. Whether it was physical, mental or spiritual infirmities, He destroyed the devils work everywhere He went.2  One of His greatest concerns was the false religious ideas that the enemy planted in people’s hearts that hindered them from entering The Kingdom.  He constantly in Word and Deed sought to tear these things down.  This included taking a whip and attacking the accomplices of The Temple religious system that tried to take money from those who sought to worship God. 3 He showed His ultimate Power and Authority  over satan by defeating death and rising from the grave.4

When He sent out His followers to do the work, He told them they had the same Authority  He had. Their reports indicate their lives produced the same results.5  Peter displayed this Authority when he spoke to Ananias and Sapphira.  These two members of the early church tried to lie about giving.  At Peter’s word God struck them dead.6  Paul the Apostle displayed this Power on Cyprus when a Jewish sorcerer tried to hinder the message of Jesus.  At Paul’s word God struck him blind.7

As we continue the battle for people’s souls God calls us to display the same Power  and Authority Jesus and His early followers displayed.  Christ said, “The person who trusts me will not only do what I’m doing but even greater things, because I, on my way to the Father, am giving you the same work to do that I’ve been doing.”8  Faith comes from fellowship with God.  Our fellowship with God should produce victory over the enemy in our own lives.9  This personal victory will enable us to walk in The Power  of The kingdom , and tear down the enemies’ strong holds in the world around us by what we say and do.  It will enable us to give a clear message that removes the strong holds in people’s lives keeping them from entering The Kingdom  and living in Its’ Power.  When God demonstrates His Power  through us people can see the enemy defeated.  This will help them enter The Kingdom  and defeat the enemy in their lives.  The enemy of people’s souls is the root cause of every problem people face.  In Jesus’ name we have Authority  to overcome him and set people free as we live in The Power of The Kingdom.10

BASED ON WHAT JESUS  TAUGHT, YOU NEED TO ASK: Are you living in the Power and Authority  over the enemy that Jesus  gave His followers?  Is God using you to destroy the works of the enemy of people’s souls by what you say and do?

Scripture References: 11John 3:8; 2 Luke chapter 4; 3Matthew 21:12-16, Luke 19:45-48;
4Colossians 2:6-15; 5Luke 9:1-6, & 10:1-20;  6Acts 5:1-16; 7Acts 13:6-12; 8John 14:12; 9Romans 10:17,
Jude 1:20, 2 Peter 1:2-11; 10Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 10:2-6            

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THE "MARTHA" ANOINTING

THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM
 The “Martha” Anointing
            Rita’s thoughts

A few years ago I wrote an article on “The Naomi Anointing”.  I said that I would rather be a Naomi than a Ruth.   While at a go-cart track the other day somewhere between the beating sun and the roar of the carts it came to me that I tend to have a ”Martha anointing”.  Now we all know that to have a “Martha, Martha anointing” is to be too busy and not paying attention, or taking time for God’s Word, or spending time in prayer and quiet things.  Isn’t this what most people think?  Haven’t most of us put Bible characters in boxes and branded them with the worst mistake that they ever made?  What is the first thing you think of when you hear the name King David.  Naturally you think of his affair with Bathsheba or how he disposed of her husband.  Then there is Samson and his affair with Delilah.  And don’t forget Peter and all his wrong turns.  It goes on and on.  Of course we know the great things they did, but we tend to hold the bad things a little over their heads.  We do much the same with Martha. 

 In the Bible Martha was a busy person.  She was a doer, an organizer, a fixer, a planner and loved helping people in every way she could.  (Luke 10:38-42)  In fact from the way you look at the scriptures her first priority was to do her best for everyone else.  In “The Message” Bible it says, “As they continued their travel, Jesus entered a village.  A woman by the name of Martha welcomed Him and made Him feel quite at home.”  It is not often in the Bible you read of a welcoming such as this.


In John 11, when Martha heard that Jesus was coming after Lazarus died, she went out to meet him alone.  She wanted to share with him what was on her heart. She told Jesus that if He had been there her brother would not have died.  (Her faith was so strong that she knew Jesus would have never let that happen.)  Then she let her faith rise up in her again and she declared, “I know that whatever You ask God, He will give You.”  Wow, what a statement.  She was so full of faith.  And then Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.  I like this verse in John 11:5, “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister…….”.   He knew the faith of Martha.  It doesn’t mean He loved her more.  You never know, but perhaps the faith of Martha was one of the reasons that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.


 If someone has jokingly called you a “Martha, Martha” now you can look at them straight in the eye, grin real big, jump up and down if you feel like it, and thank them profusely.  They will wonder what in the world you are doing.  Then you can tell them about the “Martha Anointing”.


Let’s be careful not to brand anyone on their failures, but look for the anointing’s in their lives.


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WE NEED TRANSFORMATION

Thoughts On The Kingdom
THE CHURCH NEEDS TO BE TRANSFORMED
 NOT JUST REVIVED

God’s Church needs transformation not just revival. It needs to be transformed from a group of man-made institutions led by men and their ideas to The Body Of Christ led by The Breath of His Spirit.1

The transformation will be similar to the pain of childbirth.  When it is over She will be The Bride Of Christ without spot or blemish ready for His return.  Then He will come and finish establishing His Kingdom on this earth.2

THE QUESTION YOU NEED TO ASK: Are you ready to be transformed from what you are into what God wants you to be?

Scripture References: 1 Romans 12:2, John 3:8; 2 Romans 8:14-22, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, Ephesians 5:15-21 & 25-27, 1 Peter 4, Revelation 11:15-18 & Chapter 19  

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THE HIGHEST COURTS RULING ON HOMOSEXUALITY

 The Highest Court Has Made Its Final Ruling Concerning Homosexuality

    When time is no more; in a moment every person who’s ever existed will stand before The Highest Court and The Final Judge, The Eternal King, Jesus.  In an instant He will pass judgment on everyone. Those who succeeded in life by choosing to follow Him as King will enter His Eternal Kingdom and its
 abundant blessings forever.  Those who rejected Him
 will begin the nightmare that never ends.

TO THOSE WHO LIVED A
HOMOSEXUAL LIFESTYLE OR
 APPROVED OF IT WITHOUT REPENTING,
 HIS WORD WILL SAY:

“I told you in My Word that homosexuality is an abomination.  I loved you.  That’s why I died on The Cross and defeated sins power so you could overcome the temptation to be homosexual.  I spoke to you by The Holy Spirit, but you rejected my voice.  Instead, you chose to pursue your own selfish lust and pervert the divine order I created.  Depart from me, I never knew you.  Go to the place I prepared for the devil and his angels.”

Question:     Are you living a homosexual lifestyle or approving of those who do?
There is hope.  His name is Jesus Christ.  The Final Judge will pardon you right now if you:  Trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection to set you free from everything in your life that offends God.  Surrender your heart and will to Him.  Ask Him to be in charge of your life.  Think about what His Word, The Bible, says every day and how it applies to your life.  Pray.  Talk to Him every day about what’s happening in your life.  Seek to obey The Holy Spirit in all you do.    
Scriptures:  Psalms 73:18-20, Isaiah 26:20-21, Revelation 20:10-15, Leviticus 18:22, 1 John 3:5, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 16:7-11, and Romans 1:18-32, 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 2:4, 10:9-10, 6:17-18
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LIVING AS A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN

To Live in the Power of the Kingdom
we must REALIZE OUR citizenship IS IN HEAVEN1
AND LIVE AS A MEMBER OF CHRIST’S BODY, THE CHURCH2

Jesus was getting ready to finish the task He’d been given.  He told those who followed Him that they would do the same things He had done and even greater things.3  Speaking to Father God, He asked that the ones who followed Him and the ones that would come after them would experience the unity that comes from a relationship with God.4  He told His disciples that the love they displayed for each other would show the world that they were His followers.5  After sharing these words He went for His coronation, and paid the price so everyone could be part of His Kingdom.6

While He was here Jesus began to build His Church and showed us what it should be like.  He told His followers that He would build His Church and it would have the power to defeat the forces of hell.7  His life showed us how this was to be done.  Those who followed Him continued doing what He had shown them when The Church was given life on The Day of Pentecost. 8

How did Jesus build His Church while He was here?  What did those who followed Him do to continue building His Church after He went to Heaven?  The Church is an outgrowth of Jesus relationship with Father God.  During His years of preparation for ministry Jesus received a clear understanding of what The Church should be and what needed to be done to establish it.9
As we’ve already shared in our previous message, He made His personal relationship with Father God His number one priority.  This relationship gave Him a love for people.  Love empowered Him to serve others in ways that showed them the Kingdom and enabled them to become part of it. 10 His loving service drew people to be part of what He was doing.11  Jesus knew establishing His Kingdom was a team effort and that The Church He was building would complete the task.  He invited people to follow Him.  When they indicated they wanted to follow Him He made it clear that they must totally surrender their lives to Him in order to be part of the company of people that He fellowshipped with.12  It was this company that He spent most of His time with and that would eventually become His Body, The Church.13  He would send them forth in teams to change the world and establish His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven.14

The life of Jesus and the things His followers did after He left them show us what we must do in order to be what God wants His Church to be.  He wants The Church to walk in the Power of the Kingdom and defeat the forces of the enemy of all mankind.  As we’ve already shared, our relationship with God must be our top priority.  Our fellowship with God is manifest in the way we love and serve other committed followers of Jesus.  Our ministry to them shows how much we truly love Christ and want His Kingdom to come on earth.  The early Church maintained the unity Jesus talked about, and transformed their world because they lived in The Power of The Kingdom.   Establishing The Eternal Kingdom was their hearts burning desire.  They met daily from house to house, not out of religious duty, but to encourage each other, pray for one another, and to see that each member of Jesus’ Body had their needs met.  It was not a religious service, but a time of fellowship where they ate a meal together, sang, shared what God was doing in their lives, received the words God was speaking to them as a local expression of His body, and remembered what Jesus had done by sharing The Lord’s Supper.  They were not guided by selfish ambition, but by the Holy Spirit and the unity He brings when we all serve Christ’s Body where God has positioned us.  They were not building some denomination, organization, or doctrinal position in Jesus name but the only thing that will last forever, The Kingdom of God.  As a result their very lives drew people into The Kingdom.  They not only talked about Jesus and His kingdom everywhere they went, but demonstrated it by living in The Power of The Kingdom.  When people saw what was happening, those that were seeking God surrendered their lives to Jesus the King.  Those that were satisfied with their religious ways opposed them.  Miracles and transformed lives were the daily fruit of their labor.  They were known as those who turned their world upside down because as Christ Body they lived and worked together in The Power of The Kingdom.15

God is calling His Church today to return to what He said it was to be, a united body led by His Spirit that will transform societies and establish His Kingdom throughout the world.16  In order to do this we must become what the Early Church was, a group of people whose burning desire is to establish The Eternal Kingdom.  We must lay down our denominational, organizational, and doctrinal differences and unite with all committed followers of Jesus to do His ministry locally, and worldwide.  Continuing to do things in disunity is unacceptable to God.17  We must not come together just to have religious or organizational meetings, but to fellowship with Jesus and each other.  We must hear from Him during our times together and go out to do what He shows us to do.  His work must be done, not out of a selfish desire for personal recognition, but simply to see His Kingdom come in the hearts of men.  Only as we do this can we truly live in The Power of The Kingdom and change the world.

Scripture References: 1Philippians 3:20; 2 Romans 12:3-21, Colossians 1:18; 3John 14:12; 4John 17:20-23; 5John 13:34-35;
 6John 19:16-22; 7Matthew 16:18; 8Acts 2:1-4; 9John 17:4-8; 10John 13:1, Luke 4:31-41; 11John 12:32; 12Matthew 4:18-20,
 Luke 9:57-62; 13Luke 6:12-13, Mark 9:31, Matthew 5:1-2; 14Matthew10:1-42, Luke 10:1-20; 15Acts Chapters 1-4, 8:4, & 17:6;
 16Ephesians 5:25-27, 17 Ephesians 4:1-6             


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MOTHERHOOD


THOUGHTS ON THE ETERNAL KINGDOM

 Motherhood
            Rita’s thoughts

Motherhood is a job you can never retire from, but it is the most fulfilling you will ever do.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

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LIVING AS PART OF GOD'S KINGDOM


Living in the Power of the Kingdom REQUIRES
THAT WE GROW IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH KING JESUS
 THROUGH DAILY FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM

He hadn’t seen another human in weeks, and in all that time He hadn’t eaten any food.  He was very hungry.  Suddenly His ancient enemy was there; not only His enemy, but the enemy of all mankind.  The enemy told Him, “If you’re really who you think you are, turn the stones around you into bread.”  His answer came from deep within His Spirit, “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word of God.”  He was about to face His greatest test.  This was a test that Father God had led Him to take.  The reason for the test was so He could defeat the enemy, allowing the Power of the Kingdom to flow through Him as He fulfilled His purpose on earth.  One by one He defeated every temptation of the enemy.  Possessions, relationships, and goals & ambitions were all surrendered to Father God.  After His victory God sent angels to minister to Him.1

How was Jesus able to defeat the enemy?  From an early age He had learned to listen to God’s Spirit inside of Him.2 As He learned the Hebrew Scriptures He meditated day and night on what they meant.  As God revealed the truths of them to Him, He memorized them so He wouldn’t forget what they said and disobey Father God.3  He made it His habit to start the day by spending time with Father God, and listening to His voice telling Him what to do and helping Him understand the challenges He would face that day.  When the enemy showed up there were no surprises.  He was ready.4

As Jesus began His ministry of establishing the Kingdom, He did what every new member of the Kingdom would be required to do.  He was water baptized.  This was a public testimony to show He was part of the Kingdom.5 After defeating the enemy; He began to share with those around Him the things that Father God had taught Him.  Jesus was the Living Word.  What He said had the Power to transform those around Him and defeat the enemy.6 He emphasized the need for people to keep their relationship with Him their highest priority.  He explained that they must allow His Words to go deep into their heart so they could grow to know Him and He could transform their lives.7  He told them that only through daily surrender to God8, and prayer that is motivated by a desire to see His Kingdom9 could they live to fulfill His purpose for them.  He promised that when He left He would send the Holy Spirit to guide them into all truth10 and pour into them the strength to live in the Power of the Kingdom.11 He let them know that through the Power of the Spirit they could live in daily fellowship with Him.  To do this they needed to feed their spirit on what He said in His Word, the Bible, and start their day with prayer.  They needed to continue in an attitude of prayer throughout the day and seek to obey what the Spirit spoke to their heart.12 He let them know that as they did this they would be His co-workers, who would establish His unending Kingdom throughout the world.13

BASED ON WHAT JESUS TAUGHT, YOU NEED TO ASK: Are you living in daily fellowship with Jesus so you can grow to know Him and live in the Power of the Kingdom?

Scripture References: 1Matthew 4:1-11; 2Luke 2:41-52; 3 Psalms chapter 1, 119:11; 4Mark 1:35; 5 Matthew chapter 3; 6John 1:1-18;  7John 8:31-32, 15:7; 8Luke 9:23; 9Matthew 6:9-13; 10John 16:13 11Acts 1:8; 12Matthew 26:41, Luke 18:1, John 4:23-24, 5:39, 6:63;  13 John 7:38-39

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ENTERING THE KINGDOM


Life is a journey.  God loves you and wants you
 to succeed on that journey.
Depending on the path you choose,
 you can end up in His Eternal Kingdom with
His abundant  blessings forever,
 or live the nightmare that never ends.

Living in the Power of the Kingdom
Begins With Entering the Kingdom by
ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP
WITH JESUS THE KING

The local congregation knew him well. He was a good man, faithful in attending their meetings.  In his daily activities he always tried to do what was right.  God had blessed him; yet he knew something was missing.  He felt far away from God despite his faithful efforts to do all his religion required.  Perhaps The Teacher could help.  He must know God or he couldn’t do the miracles he’d heard about.  So he went to Him and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”  The Teacher (Jesus) asked him if he kept God’s commandments, and he told Him he did.  Then He told him there was one thing he needed to do.  He must sell everything he owned, give the money to the poor, and follow Him.  As the young man walked away Jesus turned to His disciples and began to talk about what is needed for people to enter His Kingdom.1 

During the three years of His earthly ministry Jesus often spoke to His disciples about what people needed to do to establish a relationship with Him and become part of His Kingdom.  He explained that eternal life came from personally knowing God through a committed relationship with His son Jesus the King of Kings.2 This relationship must be their highest priority. Only then could they experience the transformation that would totally change their lives and allow them to enter the Kingdom.  He explained this relationship began when people had a heart’s desire to be cleansed of sin, were willing to surrender everything to Him, and wanted Him to take control of their life. This could only happen if they trusted His redeeming work on The Cross to save them with all their heart.3 He let them know that in order to be part of His Kingdom they must love Him more than any person (including themselves), anything they wanted to do, or anything they posessed.4 This is the invitation He gave to every person who said they wanted to follow Him.5

Jesus let people know they must recognize He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords over everything they will face in life.  Surrendering their lives to Him is the first step in growing to know Him.  It is the beginning of a journey that will bring them true success in life.  He made it clear that true success in life is not a matter of money, education, or popularity.   It is finding and fulfilling God’s purpose.  He told them that when life is over the only thing that will be important is doing God’s will.  His Word’s make it clear that to live in the power of the Kingdom we must make our relationship with Him our highest priority.6

BASED ON WHAT JESUS TAUGHT THERE ARE TWO QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK:
Have you surrendered your heart and life totally to Jesus?
Is your relationship with Jesus as King of Kings and Lord of Lords your highest priority?

Scripture References: 1 Mark 10:17-31; 2 John 1:1-18 & 17:3; 3 John 5:24, 6:40, Mark 1:15; 4 Luke 9:23 & 14:26, 27 & 33;
 5 Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 9:57-62; 6 Matthew 6:33, 7:13-14 & chapter 25, John 14:6, 15:5-8

Henry & Rita Pulsifer
As God leads share this message with someone. Feel free to make copies.
If you have questions about living in the power of The Kingdom, please contact us.
You can find out more about living in the power of The Kingdom on our website www.basicministries.com

Email: henry@basicministries.com or rita@basicministries.com

Phone:  (228) 255-9251
P.O. Box 633
Grapevine, TX 76099
USA
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LIVE IN THE POWER OF THE KINGDOM


GOD’S MESSAGE FOR 2013 AND BEYOND
LIVE IN THE POWER OF THE KINGDOM

As the year 2013 begins we see the governments and systems of the world failing.  Efforts by people in different parts of the world to bring freedom have only brought bondage to those who truly love God.  Economically things are not well and a small miscalculation by those in charge could bring the whole earthly system crashing down.

God’s answer to all this is the same as it has always been. Walk in faith not fear.  LIVE IN THE POWER OF GOD’S KINGDOM.  Jesus came and lived in the Power of the Kingdom.  When Jesus died on the Cross and rose from the dead He established a Kingdom that will never end.  He wants to manifest the Power of the Kingdom in our Lives so the world will see Him and be saved.

If we are a follower of Jesus our primary citizenship is in the Kingdom of Heaven not any earthly nation.  We need to live as citizens of the Heavenly Kingdom and not be swayed by world events.  This is what the world needs.  The secular governments of man will fail, but His Kingdom Power cannot be defeated.  God has called you to live in the Power of The Kingdom so He can establish the Kingdom where you are.  This should be your highest priority

As we have traveled and ministered around the world we have seen the Power of The Kingdom in action.  Miraculous healings have been a part of our lives and the lives of those we know.  God has given incredible, abundant provision for us to live for Him and fulfill His purposes for our lives.  As we approached the end of 2012, the finances we needed to do God’s work in 2013 seemed to be disappearing.  We prayed and in one day God gave us 10 times what we had on hand without any appeals for funds but by simply trusting Him.  As we have lived in obedience to the Spirit we have seen how followers of the King of Kings have authority over earthly governments.  We have seen God remove leaders that tried to stop His Kingdom or bring leaders to repentance so their country can be part of His Kingdom.

Over the next few months God has put on our heart to share with you a series of messages which will help you live in the Power of the Kingdom.  Our prayer is that as we share what God has given us, you and the people you know will live in the Power of the Kingdom and transform your part of the world for Jesus.  Share this message with your friends and get them to register their Email address at TheEternalKingdom.com so they can receive these messages and be part of what God is going to do in 2013.

Henry & Rita Pulsifer

 As God leads share this message with someone. Feel free to make copies.
If you have questions about living in the power of The Kingdom, please contact us.
You can find out more about living in the power of The Kingdom on our website www.basicministries.com

Email: henry@basicministries.com or rita@basicministries.com

Phone:  (228) 255-9251
P.O. Box 633
Grapevine, TX 76099
USA
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