Revolutionary Kingdom
Revolutionary Kingdom
“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Matthew 4:17
When Jesus announced the coming of his kingdom, he announced a revolution. The announcement of his revolutionary kingdom is always a call to repentance. The advancing of Christ’s kingdom always calls for repentance. Always.
Notice Jesus did not say, “Repent if you want to see the kingdom come.” Repentance does not earn the kingdom; repentance welcomes the kingdom. There is nothing you can do to earn the kingdom. No amount of repentance in the world earns the right to receive the kingdom. The kingdom of God is always by grace, not by self-effort or self-righteousness.
The ever-expanding kingdom of Christ is nearer today than when Jesus first made this announcement, and repentance is just as appropriate now. And because Christ’s kingdom is ever-expanding, repentance needs to be ever-present. If you have not been repenting, you have not been welcoming Christ’s kingdom.
If you believe the promise of the nearness of God’s kingdom, then affirm your faith in this promise by your repentance.
Loving Father, forgive me for settling for an arms-length relationship with you. Today I humble myself and repent in Jesus’ name. I welcome your revolutionary kingdom to turn my life upside down today and always in Jesus’ name.
Please PRAY!
We are asking God for the remaining world countries and U.S.A. states to receive the training of the College of Prayer. Pray with us today for Luxembourg and Oklahoma.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.” Matthew 4:17
When Jesus announced the coming of his kingdom, he announced a revolution. The announcement of his revolutionary kingdom is always a call to repentance. The advancing of Christ’s kingdom always calls for repentance. Always.
Notice Jesus did not say, “Repent if you want to see the kingdom come.” Repentance does not earn the kingdom; repentance welcomes the kingdom. There is nothing you can do to earn the kingdom. No amount of repentance in the world earns the right to receive the kingdom. The kingdom of God is always by grace, not by self-effort or self-righteousness.
The ever-expanding kingdom of Christ is nearer today than when Jesus first made this announcement, and repentance is just as appropriate now. And because Christ’s kingdom is ever-expanding, repentance needs to be ever-present. If you have not been repenting, you have not been welcoming Christ’s kingdom.
If you believe the promise of the nearness of God’s kingdom, then affirm your faith in this promise by your repentance.
Loving Father, forgive me for settling for an arms-length relationship with you. Today I humble myself and repent in Jesus’ name. I welcome your revolutionary kingdom to turn my life upside down today and always in Jesus’ name.
Please PRAY!
We are asking God for the remaining world countries and U.S.A. states to receive the training of the College of Prayer. Pray with us today for Luxembourg and Oklahoma.
YEAR ON FIRE
© Fred A. Hartley, III
All rights reserved
The English Standard Bible (ESV) is normally used, unless otherwise indicated.
This daily Christ-encountering, fire-starter is not intended to replace your daily Bible reading and prayer time, but rather to motivate you to spend extended time in His presence.
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