Daily Companion  |  24 March

THE KINGDOM OF OUR GOD

The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ and he shall reign for ever and ever. Revelation 11:15 

Understanding God’s kingdom is understanding your fate in Christ. Many Christians have wondered what will become of them in this world and the world to come. After sacrificing so much and then what? Understanding God’s kingdom will help you grab the certainty of  God’s Kingdom: that it is not a myth or figment of imagination. Paul said, “if only in this life we have hope, then we are of all men most miserable” (1 Corinthians 15:19). But thankfully, Christ’s resurrection became the power changer. The event that finally took over authority and power from sin, Satan and death. It was the most singular indisputable physical confirmation of the supremacy and sovereignty of God’s kingdom and of Christ. 

However, God’s kingdom in this world remains invisible, spiritual until God decides enough is enough of this current perverse physical world. “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only” (Matthew 24:36). When the kingdom of God becomes physical it will be a brand new replacement of the present world, not a repair, a restructuring, or a revolution by people. A taste of which you had or will have the moment you repent, and God welcomes “you unto his kingdom and glory” (2 Thessalonians 2:12). That moment you become “a new creature, …and all things are become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17). That moment you become royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), joint heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17), “kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth” (Revelation 5:10). 

Beloved, God’s wonders and miracles in our midst further confirms the invisible hands at work. Hence Jesus said, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). “I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me” (Luke 22:29). “Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father” (Matthew 13:43). 

Today’s Recite:  And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. (Revelation 21:1). 

Today’s Morning Prayers:  My heavenly Father, I thank You for counting me worthy to be part of Your kingdom. I renounce Satan, this sinful world and its pleasures to embrace Your righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Give me power and authority to rule spiritually in this world until you make Your kingdom physical. For in Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen!

 Today’s Hymn: A New Name Written in Glory

Today’s Read Me: 1 Samuel 10 - 12