February 1
“Yours is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.”
MATTHEW 6:13
MATTHEW 6:13
What assurance are we given? It is this: that in spite of nation rising up against nation, kingdom rising up against kingdom, political tumults and global confusion, “YOURS IS THE KINGDOM” – Your Throne is everlasting, Your Kingdom is established, and of the increase of Your Government there shall be no end (Isaiah 9:6,7).
In other words, as Daniel would say, the Heavens DO rule, and it is the Most High God Who governs the affairs of men. THAT is the heart of the matter. THAT is what we are moving towards, from our day-to-day affairs as followers of Jesus, to the course and direction of this entire age.
Source: “The Irresistible Kingdom” by Chip Brogden
CHIP BROGDEN is a best-selling author, teacher, and former pastor who shares "real, simple, truth" about a Christ-centered faith that is based on relationship, not religion. Learn more »
Sometimes we see our own shortsightedness ,it comes after some encounter with God or a fresh revelation of scripture or of quite enexpectedly feeling if only for a short time a sense that we are being lifted from the day to day experience of our lives into something much much greater , holier and and more real . At such times the world seems particularly shallow faulty and tainted. It is truth pointing us towards the heavenlies .However we come to appreciate the rule of the heavenlies such revelation can release our poor earthbound souls to new heights, we are bigger for it and perhaps seeing the rule of the heavenlies we are able in turn to rule as His people in an increased measure. But whatever comes of it we must live with a fresh knowledge of the heavenlies and the rule of the heavenlies to quite simply validate and maintain our faith and to keep,us on course for Jesus and as a peculiar people have relevance to the world , bearing witness in our lives to what lies beyond it.
all I can say to that is AMEN AND AMEN
I agree with the previous Lynne. What resounded in my heart and soul and spirit was a heartfelt ….Amen and Hallelujah. How blessed we are to know this and participate 🙂 …to be joint heirs.
Sometimes in this crazy political mess that surrounds us today both here and overseas, we REALLY need to be reminded just Who IS LORD of All…..and it is no man, but the Man Christ Jesus! Sometimes we need to stop in our tracks, quit looking around at the chaos, and the turmoil, the hatred and rebellion that is rocking the foundations of civilization and simply get on our knees, LOOK UP for the Heavens truly DO rule, even though it may seem otherwise to our finite minds and natural eyes. LOOK BEYOND to Him to created ALL things and KNOW that ALL THING DO AND WILL WORK FOR GOOD to those who love Him and are called according to HIS purposes! …….Thanks Chip for this timely reminder……