Entering the Kingdom

“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” 
Matthew 6:10(KJV)

In this month's devotional, we have seen that in the world today, there is a clash of kingdoms. There is a kingdom of darkness where satan rules and reigns, and there is also a kingdom of light, which is also called the kingdom of His dear Son, or the kingdom of God. We also learnt that every kingdom takes on the character of her king.

So, since our main focus is the kingdom of God, it is important we know how to enter into the kingdom of God. This is because the unbeliever is in the kingdom of darkness whether he knows it or not. The Bible says in Ephesians 5:8, “For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:” This shows us that the unbeliever who is in the kingdom of darkness takes on the character of satan; so he is darkness, while the believer who is in the kingdom of light takes on the character of God; so he is light in the Lord.

The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 2:9, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” This means that we were formally in darkness, but we were called out of darkness into His marvellous light. So how do you enter into the kingdom of light? Jesus said in Matthew 18:3, “… Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” This shows you that the new birth is your access into the kingdom of heaven. In other words, the new birth or being born again is your access into the kingdom of light.

Therefore if you know someone that is not born again, bring the gospel to them and encourage them to pray the prayer of salvation today as they surrender their hearts to Christ. As they do, you are invading the kingdom of darkness and increasing the influence of the kingdom of God in the earth.

INSTRUCTION
Please read 2 Thessalonians 3:1 and pray that the Word will continue to have free course, spread rapidly, and be honoured all around the world wherever its been preached today and always.

For further study read:
1 Chronicles 29:11, Psalm 145:10-13, Daniel 7:18, James 5:19-20, John 5:24

DOING THE WORD
Please bring the message of the gospel to someone today.