06-11-2021, 07:10 AM
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
FRIDAY 11TH JUNE.
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2).
Matthew, in the verse above, used the term, “the kingdom of heaven” as he talked about the message that John the Baptist came preaching. But when you read Mark’s account, he (Mark) used the term, “the kingdom of God”: “And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15).
Whenever the writers of the Synoptic gospels— Matthew, Mark and Luke report the same event, with some disparity, Matthew’s account is likely to be the most verbatim in quoting Jesus, because among the three writers, he was the only one of the twelve apostles, hearing directly from Jesus. A good example is when He used the expression “kingdom of heaven” and when He used “kingdom of God.”
You might ask, “Is there a difference between the two?” Though synonymously used, both expressions are clearly different.
The Kingdom of Heaven is that part of the Kingdom of God established in the earth, and headed by Jesus. In fact, the Greek rendering is “Kingdom of the heavens,” which means a kingdom from heaven.
“Kingdom of God” refers to the rulership of God, the dominion of God, the realm of God. The Kingdom of God is universal; it goes beyond mere territories. It goes as far as to your heart—which is why the Kingdom of God can be established in your heart. Jesus said the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21).
Jesus came to establish the Kingdom of Heaven in the earth, to project the Kingdom of God, as the ambassador of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of Heaven is the Embassy of the Kingdom of God. So, Jesus sets up His headquarters in the earth and His job is to bring people into God’s Kingdom.
In essence, the Kingdom of Heaven is about the work of Jesus Christ in the earth; it’s the extension of the Kingdom of God in the earth, headed by Jesus Christ. The Kingdom of Heaven is here now, of which we’re a part. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, what a life you’ve brought to us, and brought us into! I thank you for the Kingdom of God has been set up in my heart: the peace, the beauty, the glory, grace, and the life of God are fully functional in my spirit; expressed in and through me. I’m determined, more than ever, to tell the whole world this glorious news. The Kingdom of God is here in Christ and functional now in my heart. Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY
John 3:3; John 3:5; Matthew 10:7
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 2:22-47 & 2 Chronicles 8-11
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:1-10 & Deuteronomy 9
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that I am an offspring of the Word. The Word of God influences and dominates my thoughts. It produces in me the ability to do right at all times. Grace and peace are multiplied in my life.
The eyes of understanding are enlightened; I see the invisible and I am powered to do the impossible. Hallelujah! I am in God’s place for my life; I am seated together with Christ in the heavenly realms, far above all principality and power.
My mind is blessed of the Lord! The world and its negative forces can’t influence my thoughts, because my life is a reflection of the beauty and excellence of Christ! I think only those thoughts that bring Him glory, honour, and praise.
My mind is full of possibilities because the Word of God has given me the mind of Christ. Daily, as I meditate on the Word, I make my way prosperous. My whole being is saturated with the anointing and power of God’s Word, such that thoughts of success, possibilities and glory are inspired within me!
I am anointed for such a time as this. Hallelujah! The unfavorable economic situation in the world isn’t set against me; therefore, I am not moved by what I see or hear! I am an answer from God; a channel of blessing, through me, the nations of the earth are blessed.
I am the seed of Abraham, and it’s my heritage to soar in prosperity even in austere times. I grow stronger by the day, like a cedar in Lebanon, and flourish like the palm tree. Glory to God. Hallelujah!
God bless you
FRIDAY 11TH JUNE.
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 3:2).
Matthew, in the verse above, used the term, “the kingdom of heaven” as he talked about the message that John the Baptist came preaching. But when you read Mark’s account, he (Mark) used the term, “the kingdom of God”: “And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15).
Whenever the writers of the Synoptic gospels— Matthew, Mark and Luke report the same event, with some disparity, Matthew’s account is likely to be the most verbatim in quoting Jesus, because among the three writers, he was the only one of the twelve apostles, hearing directly from Jesus. A good example is when He used the expression “kingdom of heaven” and when He used “kingdom of God.”
You might ask, “Is there a difference between the two?” Though synonymously used, both expressions are clearly different.
The Kingdom of Heaven is that part of the Kingdom of God established in the earth, and headed by Jesus. In fact, the Greek rendering is “Kingdom of the heavens,” which means a kingdom from heaven.
“Kingdom of God” refers to the rulership of God, the dominion of God, the realm of God. The Kingdom of God is universal; it goes beyond mere territories. It goes as far as to your heart—which is why the Kingdom of God can be established in your heart. Jesus said the kingdom of God is within you (Luke 17:21).
Jesus came to establish the Kingdom of Heaven in the earth, to project the Kingdom of God, as the ambassador of the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of Heaven is the Embassy of the Kingdom of God. So, Jesus sets up His headquarters in the earth and His job is to bring people into God’s Kingdom.
In essence, the Kingdom of Heaven is about the work of Jesus Christ in the earth; it’s the extension of the Kingdom of God in the earth, headed by Jesus Christ. The Kingdom of Heaven is here now, of which we’re a part. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, what a life you’ve brought to us, and brought us into! I thank you for the Kingdom of God has been set up in my heart: the peace, the beauty, the glory, grace, and the life of God are fully functional in my spirit; expressed in and through me. I’m determined, more than ever, to tell the whole world this glorious news. The Kingdom of God is here in Christ and functional now in my heart. Blessed be God!
FURTHER STUDY
John 3:3; John 3:5; Matthew 10:7
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Acts 2:22-47 & 2 Chronicles 8-11
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 1:1-10 & Deuteronomy 9
#AFFIRMATIONTRAIN
I affirm that I am an offspring of the Word. The Word of God influences and dominates my thoughts. It produces in me the ability to do right at all times. Grace and peace are multiplied in my life.
The eyes of understanding are enlightened; I see the invisible and I am powered to do the impossible. Hallelujah! I am in God’s place for my life; I am seated together with Christ in the heavenly realms, far above all principality and power.
My mind is blessed of the Lord! The world and its negative forces can’t influence my thoughts, because my life is a reflection of the beauty and excellence of Christ! I think only those thoughts that bring Him glory, honour, and praise.
My mind is full of possibilities because the Word of God has given me the mind of Christ. Daily, as I meditate on the Word, I make my way prosperous. My whole being is saturated with the anointing and power of God’s Word, such that thoughts of success, possibilities and glory are inspired within me!
I am anointed for such a time as this. Hallelujah! The unfavorable economic situation in the world isn’t set against me; therefore, I am not moved by what I see or hear! I am an answer from God; a channel of blessing, through me, the nations of the earth are blessed.
I am the seed of Abraham, and it’s my heritage to soar in prosperity even in austere times. I grow stronger by the day, like a cedar in Lebanon, and flourish like the palm tree. Glory to God. Hallelujah!
God bless you