Many Christians promptly need to know and note, spiritually speaking, that the KINGDOM of GOD in Christ in this World is the PERSON and POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT in operation in and through the lives of believers in Christ in this World. True!
Jesus Christ reveals thus:
And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the KINGDOM of GOD should come, he answered them and said, The KINGDOM of GOD comes not with OBSERVATION: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the KINGDOM of GOD is within you. And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and you shall not see it. And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go NOT after them, NOR follow them. (Luke 17:20-23; Matthew 12:28).
The Bible reveals thus:
Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the POWER that works in us. (Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 2:13).
That is why Jesus Christ taught us to pray thus:
After this manner therefore PRAY you: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Your KINGDOM come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Mattnew 6:9,10).
Furthermore, Jesus Christ counselled us thus:
But SEEK you FIRST the KINGDOM of GOD, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. (Matthew 6:33; 34).
Do you get it?
Jesus Christ was saying that when we seek first the KINGDOM of GOD (the person and power of the Holy Spirit) and His righteousness through PRAYER, the Will of God will be done for us on Earth as it is in Heaven for us, to meet our needs. True! (Matthew 6:33,34; Matthew 6:9,10; Ephesians 1:3,4).
Again, many Christians urgently need to know and note, spiritually speaking, that the GRACE of GOD in Christ in this World is the supplied PROVISIONS and PURPOSEFUL ACTIONS (cum ACTIVITIES) of the HOLY SPIRIT of Jesus Christ in and through the lives of believers in Christ in this World par time par situation. True!
Apostle Paul revealed thus:
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your PRAYER, and the SUPPLY of the SPIRIT of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:19).
That is why the Bible counsels us thus:
Let us therefore COME boldly unto the THRONE of GRACE, that we may OBTAIN mercy, and FIND grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16).
Do you get it?
In the light of the above, you will understand when Jesus Christ said thus:
And they brought unto Him also INFANTS, that He would touch them: but when His disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But JESUS called them unto Himself, and said, Suffer little CHILDREN to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of SUCH is the KINGDOM of GOD. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall NOT receive the KINGDOM of GOD as a little CHILD shall in no wise enter therein. (Luke 18:15-17).
JESUS CHRIST was saying that to enter or enjoy the KINGDOM of GOD (the person and power of the Holy Spirit), who supplies the GRACE of GOD, you have to receive Him with a mind as a little CHILD before God in this World. True!
What does this mean in practical terms as regards you living in Christ in this World?
It means that, for you to receive or enjoy GOD'S GRACE in Christ or the supply of the SPIRIT of Christ in this World par time par your situation:
1. You have to THINK as a little CHILD before God. True!
2. You have to SPEAK as a little CHILD before God. True!
3. You have to LIVE as a little CHILD before God. True!
Do you get it?
This is because a Child-like attitude before God is a heart that is HUMBLE before God in Christ in this World. True!
King David said thus:
For you (God) desires NOT sacrifice; else would I give it: you delights NOT in burnt offering. The SACRIFICES of GOD are a broken spirit: a BROKEN and a CONTRITE heart, O God, you will NOT despise. (Psalm 51:16,17; Romans 12:1,2).
Jesus Christ informed us thus:
Blessed are the POOR in SPIRIT: for theirs is the KINGDOM of HEAVEN. (Matthew 5:3).
Do you get it?
1. Too many Christians are too ADULT or PROUD in their THINKING before God. Trying hard to reason out all things before God. True!
2. Too many Christians are too ADULT or PROUD in their SPEAKING before God. Trying hard to defend all things before God. True!
3. Too many Christians are too ADULT or PROUD in their DOING before God. Trying hard to figure out all things before God. True!
Don't be one!
While spiritual growing and maturing up in Christ in this World is being encouraged, a Child-like attitude is needed to receive, live, enjoy and stay in GOD'S GRACE in Christ in this World, the supply of the HOLY SPIRIT of Christ that meets our needs par time par our situation. True! (1 Corinthians 13:11; Galatians 4:1-11).
Therefore, you and I must not grow or mature in Christ in this World to an extend:
1. Where we do not THINK before God in Christ in this World as a little CHILD. Never!
That is a dangerous state or condition to be in Christ before God in this World. True!
2. Where we do not SPEAK before God in Christ in this World as a little CHILD. Never!
That is a dangerous status or position to be in Christ before God in this World. True!
3. Where we do not LIVE before God in Christ in this World as a little CHILD. Never!
That is a dangerous station or place to be in Christ before God in this World. True!
The Bible makes it clear that GOD'S GRACE is given more thus:
But He gives MORE grace. Wherefore He said, GOD resists the PROUD, but gives GRACE unto the HUMBLE (Child-like attitude at heart before God in Christ in this World). SUBMIT yourselves therefore to GOD. RESIST the devil, and he will flee from you. DRAW near to God, and He will draw near to you. CLEANSE your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. HUMBLE yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall LIFT you up. (James 4:6-10).
Apostle Peter counselled us this way thus:
HUMBLE yourselves therefore under the mighty Hand of God, that He may EXALT you in due time: CASTING all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. Be sober, be VIGILANT; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may DEVOUR: Whom RESIST steadfast in the FAITH, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, AFTER that you have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. (1 Peter 5:6-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:14).
It is up to you and I to stay humble or to have Child-like attitude before God in Christ at all time in this World. It is wise and smart!
Always keep in mind this Biblical counsel:
Let NO man deceive himself. If any man among you seems to BE wise in this world, let him BECOME a fool, that he may BE wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He TAKES the wise in their own craftiness. And again, The Lord KNOWS the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; ALL are yours; And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. (1 Corinthians 3:18-23; 1 Corinthians 1:24-31).
Do have a gracious weekend!
God bless you.
MODIBO GODWILL
Divine Destiny Messenger,
Author & Speaker
@The Purpose-costal Movement (TEPUM)
Visit www.shiftstatusinternational.com
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