In the Gospel reading James and John said to Jesus: Grant us that we may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on Your left, in Your glory. (Mark 10:37) Throughout the earthly ministry of Jesus, His disciples thought that He was going to to overthrow the Roman Empire and set up His own Kingdom in Jerusalem. James and John wanted top positions in this New Kingdom that they expected Jesus Christ to establish. But Jesus Christ made it very clear to them that He did not come to establish a physical kingdom. He said: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) Jesus Christ came to accomplish something far greater than what His disciples could imagine. He did not come to set the Israelites free from the oppression of the Romans; Truly, He came to set mankind free from the power of sin and the oppression of the Devil. Selah.
Jesus Christ prepared the way for every Man to be delivered from the power of the Devil and enter the Kingdom of God through His death, burial and resurrection. (Colossians 1:13) (John 3:1-16)
But it is important for us to understand that the Kingdom of God in its present form is in the unseen realm and cannot be perceived by the five senses. Jesus said: The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you. (Luke 17:20-21)
The Kingdom of God may be unseen but it is more real than any seen Kingdom or Government on the earth. Truly, it can be experienced by every Man or Woman who puts their faith in Jesus Christ and receives the New Birth. Selah.
The Kingdom of God may be unseen but it is more real than any seen Kingdom or Government on the earth. Truly, it can be experienced by every Man or Woman who puts their faith in Jesus Christ and receives the New Birth. Selah.
In the Gospel reading Jesus also taught us about how the Kingdom operates. He said: Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. (Mark 10:42-44)
In the Kingdom of God, no child has more authority than his brother or sister. As believers, we are all hid in Christ and equal in the sight of God. (Colossians 3:3) But each of us has different Kingdom purposes to fulfill. If you think about it, we are all at the service of each other.
Let us pray today that God will reveal to us our Kingdom purpose, make us useable and give us the Baptism of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Name. Amen.
Also Read: The Holy Spirit by Andrew Wommack
Andrew Wommack says: On March 23, 1968, I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. My life was transformed instantly. Before the baptism of the Holy Spirit, I was in fear; afterward, I was as bold as a lion (Prov. 28:1). My love for the Lord went through the roof. It wasn’t me living anymore, but Christ was living through me.
My life wasn’t perfect then and still isn’t now. But receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit opened up a whole new, dynamic relationship with the Lord. You would never have heard of me if I hadn’t received the second work of the Holy Spirit, which the Bible calls the baptism of the Holy Spirit. It’s my desire to see you experience that same power of the Holy Spirit and the gifts that come with it.
Also Watch: The Holy Spirit by Andrew Wommack
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