Welcome to the upside down and backward Kingdom of God.
This is unlike any fairytale story book you have ever read about a kingdom. This is not a kingdom surrounded by a high wall to keep out people. This is not a kingdom filled with only rich people in fancy dresses. This is not a kingdom of hopelessness and despair with an evil king.
This is the Kingdom of God. It is unlike anything you could ever imagine.
The constitution of the Kingdom is God’s Word.
The law of the Kingdom is to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your heart. And also to love your neighbor as yourself.
The language of the Kingdom is story and parable.
The currency of the Kingdom is faith.
The greatest in the Kingdom are servants.
To enter this Kingdom, you must become like a child.
This is the Kingdom of God.
You are called to this Kingdom. You are called to rise up and to become a part of the Kingdom. This Kingdom has no bystanders. Everyone who lives in the Kingdom is called to belong to the Army of the Kingdom of God. You are called to be a Warrior in this Army.
Welcome to the Army of God.
You are a Warrior. Your job is to fight for the Kingdom of God. Your job is to fight for the King.
So stop fighting for yourself. Stop thinking that this world that you live in revolves around you. You are the Warrior- not the King. It is your job to represent the King.
When two kingdoms go to war, it is really two kings fighting between each other. Neither of the Kings actually fight. They are too afraid that if they are killed, their throne will be taken over and toppled by another king. So stop trying to take control of your life and what is going on. You are not the king. If you try to be in control, you will begin to be afraid of what will happen next to you. Let the King be in control. When you let yourself be on the throne in your life, you will get attacked.
It is your job to become so focused on the King and His Kingdom and not yourself. You are only just a foot soldier in His Army. You are His Warrior bringing His Kingdom to the world. You fight to return what belongs to the King. You fight to make the King’s Name known to the world. You fight to bring glory to the King. You forget about yourself and strive to serve the King in everything you do.
It is time that the Warriors of the Army of the Kingdom of God arise and conquer and take back what belongs to the King.
This is no ordinary Kingdom. It has no walls. It does not need to protect itself. For God is the King. And nothing can come against Him.
This Kingdom is releasing its Army out into the world to reclaim what belongs to God. It is extending the borders of the Kingdom to reach every person alive. For all are welcome in the Kingdom of God.
Warriors rise up. Put on your Armor from God. Do everything you can do to stand firm. Wrap truth around your life as a belt. Protect your heart with the righteousness of God. Guard your heart with only thoughts of God and His love. Fit your feet with the readiness to run to the whole world to shout out God’s message of love and peace to a dying and hopeless people. Take up your shield of faith in Christ Jesus to protect yourself from the arrows of lies the devil will shoot at you. Protect your head and your thoughts and your mind by remembering your salvation through Jesus Christ. Nothing can ever take that away from you. And Warriors, sharpen your swords. Immerse yourselves in the Word of God. Know what God says about you and about those you are rescuing in the world. Live out His Word wherever you go.
And pray. All the time. Everywhere. For prayer is your greatest weapon against the evil schemes of the devil
This is the Kingdom you have been called to. Rise up and take your place.
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