Kingdom Business

“The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed or with a visible display;

nor will people say, ‘Look! Here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ For the kingdom of God is among you [because of My presence]. (Luke 17:21) The kingdom of God is not a physical place, rather an internal one, a spiritual reality, present where God's rule is accepted. The kingdom of God is within whom have accepted God's rule or among them in the person of Jesus Christ; emphasizing an inward, personal experience of faith and connection with the divine (GOD MOST HIGH).

Jesus came up and said to them, “All authority (all power of absolute rule) in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. (Matthew 28:18) There is no place on earth which He has not been given authority. This is the very foundation that Jesus commissioned His disciples. Jesus replied, “My kingdom is not of this world [nor does it have its origin in this world]. " (John 18:36)

For the kingdom of God is not based on talk but on power. (1 Corinthians 4:20) The church talks about the Holy Spirit but lacks His power. We all must examine ourselves to see if we have received the Holy Spirit's power. His kingdom is not of this world, instead a spiritual kingdom, of light and righteousness. His kingdom is not a fleshly kingdom whose patterns kingdoms in this world. His kingdom is spiritual, His kingdom focuses on love, truth, and eternal values and standards.

But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. (Matthew 6:33) For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:17-19) Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds. (Hebrews 10:23-24)

Not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching. (Hebrews 10:25)

Put on the full armor of God [for His precepts are like the splendid armor of a heavily-armed soldier], so that you may be able to [successfully] stand up against all the schemes and the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious. (Ephesians 6:11,13)