Posts Tagged ‘ Kingdom ’
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
Colossians 3:2, ESV
Let us focus on our Lord and His Kingdom, ushering such things on Earth as He sends us out into this twisted and broken world, restoring the unity with our God that He desires.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6, ESV
The promise is not that God would make a visit to us. God has come, and He is reigning over Earth from Heaven through His Holy Spirit-filled Church.
Let us spread the Kingdom of our God who is with us.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33, ESV
We want to change the world, but it only happens when we seek the kingdom and righteousness of God in our own life and let Him move through us.
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son
Colossians 1:13, ESV
When our faith is in the work Christ has done on the cross for our sins, we know we know longer live in sin but have hope for eternal glory with Him.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8, ESV
A pure heart loves God and shows it by loving people.
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29, ESV
Our own work and worries can feel burdensome, but doing the work of Christ’s Kingdom may be hard work but it is eternally rewarding and leads to spiritual rest.
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3, ESV
We see our weakness before God, our utter sinfulness, and it should push us to seek His grace and mercy and find hope in Christ.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10, ESV
We have the Kingdom of God in our hearts, carrying it into the world. This means we confront the world with their sin, and they will lash out.
Yet, it means they are confronted with the truth and goodness of God.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1, ESV
A new life I Christ means focusing on the holy, bringing the Kingdom to Earth by sharing Christ’s light through our lives of devotion to Him.
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son
Colossians 1:13, ESV
Being found in Christ is truly seeing, freed from the oppression of sin into the glorious light and life of Christ.
a simple man of God 