I will boldly make this statement and declare it to the world as we know it:

There is only one race.  That is how the Lord God created it.  That is the human race, better known as mankind. Throughout the Lord God's Constitution, meaning the Bible, as many understand it to be; it never refers to mankind as "races".  The question is, why?  Because there is only one race!  Even when the Lord God was to give punishment to those who failed to obey Him, He never used the term "races", but He used the term people or nations. You must offer the meat and blood of your burnt offerings on the altar of the Lord your God. The blood of your other sacrifices must be poured out on the altar of the Lord your God, but you may eat the meat...When you drive out the nations that live there, you must destroy all the places where they worship their gods—high on the mountains, up on the hills, and under every green tree... They offered sacrifices on all the hilltops, just like the nations the Lord had driven from the land ahead of them. So the people of Israel had done many evil things, arousing the Lord’s anger.  He also used the term  "language".  When the apostle John was on the Island of Patmos, the language used was people, tribe, nation and tongue.  You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it.  For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation...After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands... And for three and a half days, all peoples, tribes, languages, and nations will stare at their bodies. No one will be allowed to bury them... And the beast was allowed to wage war against God’s holy people and to conquer them. And he was given authority to rule over every tribe and people and language and nation...  And I saw another angel flying through the sky, carrying the eternal Good News to proclaim to the people who belong to this world—to every nation, tribe, language, and people...It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations.

Keep in mind, the enemy has deceived the people on earth through the term "race".  That is a method to divide the people of God.  On the day that the Governor (meaning the Holy Spirit) came upon and in those that were in the upper room, the words used were: people, nation and tongues.  On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting.  Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability.  They were of the same mindset.  There were no divisions among them.  None were claiming to be a Pharisee, Sadducee or even a Scribe.  In today's terms, no one was claiming to be a Catholic, a Baptist, a Pentecostal or any other denomination.  They are all of a Kingdom mindset.  There is nothing stated about men of a different race.  There were men from every nation, all part of the human race and now the Kingdom.  At that time there were devout Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.   

​Throughout God's Constitution, there is no mention of different races, because He only created one.  So, how did it come about?  It was devised by the evil one to separate mankind, and you must admit, he did a very good job of deceiving the world.  If someone says that they have a problem with your "race", in essence they are saying they have a problem with your color, culture or the environment that you were raised in.  Those of us who have a Kingdom mindset, know that in the Kingdom government, color, culture, language, etc, are all subject to the Kingdom.  Regardless of the language you speak, the color of your skin or the cultures and traditions of your family, you only have one obligation; and that is to the King and His Word.   Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.  

Remember, when the Lord God separated the people, He did it through language. At one time all the people of the world spoke the same language and used the same words. As the people migrated to the east, they found a plain in the land of Babylonia and settled there.

They began saying to each other, “Let’s make bricks and harden them with fire.” (In this region bricks were used instead of stone, and tar was used for mortar.) Then they said, “Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches into the sky. This will make us famous and keep us from being scattered all over the world.”

But the Lord came down to look at the city and the tower the people were building. “Look!” he said. “The people are united, and they all speak the same language. After this, nothing they set out to do will be impossible for them!  Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.”

In that way, the Lord scattered them all over the world, and they stopped building the city.  That is why the city was called Babel, because that is where the Lord confused the people with different languages. In this way he scattered them all over the world. 

One race--one mindset--united in the Kingdom.

As always, remember your most valuable asset is your faith in the King's Word.

Exodus 23:27   Deuteronomy 12:2   2 Kings 17:11 
Revelation 5:9;7:9;11:9;13:7;14:6; 22:2   Acts 1:1-4; 2:5 
Mark 13:31 Genesis 11:1-9 all NLT

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
  
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Long before the Father God sent His Son to this planet, it was foretold that He would come with His government at hand. Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory.  The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.  For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.  You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice.  They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest and like warriors dividing the plunder.  For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders.  You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian.  The boots of the warrior and the uniforms bloodstained by war will all be burned.  They will be fuel for the fire.  For a child is born to us, a son is given to us.  The government will rest on his shoulders.  And he will be called:  Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  His government and its peace will never end.  He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity.  The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!  

Isaiah was speaking of the King to come and His government.  Notice, there is nothing mentioned about an religion.  This child, who is Jesus the Christ, has become our deliverer, and is the Messiah to all who have their faith in Him.  The writer Matthew quoted these verses in describing the Lord's ministry while He was on earth.  “In the land of Zebulun and of Naphtali, beside the sea, beyond the Jordan River, in Galilee where so many Gentiles live, the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light.  And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined.

Remember, in order for one to be a king, he first must have land or territory.  The territory of Zebulun and Naphtali represent the northern kingdom as a whole.  These were also the territory where the Lord Jesus grew up and often ministered.  This is why they would see a great light.  The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.  For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.  

The writer and apostle John also referred to the Lord Jesus as the Light.  The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.  Keep this in mind, the King also referred to Himself as "the light of this world".   Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”  You will never find anywhere in the Lord God's Constitution, that His Son, Jesus the Christ, came in any way to establish another religion.  He came to restore what the world had lost--the Kingdom of God.  This is why He made this command a priority:  But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. NKJV

The ambassador Paul stayed focused on the Kingdom government.  In his final farewell speech, he made it clear that he had completed his purpose and assignment here on this earth for the Kingdom.  But when we landed at Miletus, he sent a message to the elders of the church at Ephesus, asking them to come and meet him.

When they arrived he declared, “You know that from the day I set foot in the province of Asia until now  I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears. I have endured the trials that came to me from the plots of the Jews.  I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes.  I have had one message for Jews and Greeks alike—the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in our Lord Jesus.

And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead.  But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.

And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again." 

​Religion and religious people are a divided group that have more than one allegiance.  The Kingdom of God and all of its citizens are of one mindset.  Remember what the King stated while He was here on earth.  He knew their thoughts, so he said, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart.  You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive? And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said.  But if I am casting out demons by the power of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you."

Everything that the Lord Jesus did was of His government, not a religion.  He represents His Kingdom and while we are here, we who are born again and part of His Kingdom, should do the same.

Remember, your greatest asset is your faith int he King and His Word.

Isaiah 9:1-7   Matthew 4:15-16   Isaiah 9:2   John 1:9   John 8:12
Matthew 6:33-34  Acts 20:17-25  Luke 11:17-20 all NLT except where noted

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Have you ever heard of the domino effect? Well, embracing the element of fear works a lot like that.  Fear... anxiety... poor health. The Governor (Holy Spirit) showed me that one of my loved ones were being consume by fear.  By the way that was not normal in the Kingdom.  Total faith in the Lord Jesus will bring healing.  Just then a woman who had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding came up behind him. She touched the fringe of his robe,  for she thought, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”

Jesus turned around, and when he saw her he said, “Daughter, be encouraged! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was healed at that moment.  Total faith in the King will bring the dead things back to life.   As Jesus was saying this, the leader of a synagogue came and knelt before him. “My daughter has just died,” he said, “but you can bring her back to life again if you just come and lay your hand on her.”  So Jesus and his disciples got up and went with him.

When Jesus arrived at the official’s home, he saw the noisy crowd and heard the funeral music.  “Get out!” he told them. “The girl isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.” But the crowd laughed at him.  After the crowd was put outside, however, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up! The report of this miracle swept through the entire countryside.

For many of us that will be a process.  Longer than others, for some.  But have no doubts, your faith is the key to operating in the Kingdom of God.  Many of us are filled with religious concepts and beliefs, which hinder our faith.  We have to be detoxed from that wrong thinking, a religious mindset.  Ambassador Paul said it clearly here:  And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.  Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.  Faith and fear cannot operate in the same space at the same time.  In order for it to work effectively you must totally focus on Him and His Word.  By that I mean learning to totally trust in His Son, the Lord Jesus.  He is the one who gave His life for us.  He is the Son of God and sits at the right hand of His Father, interceding on our behalf.  How could we not have faith?!  He left us the Holy Spirit as our helper and assistant in this three-dimensional world.   If you love me, obey my commandments.  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.  No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.

It's about time that we leave religion and all it's traditions and customs behind and embrace the One and only King of the Kingdom.  We should be the boldest, most powerful people on this earth.  If we truly knew who we are we would be!  Satan wants to keep us weak, fearful and uncertain of who we really are.  

Those who claim to believe in the name of our King should behave like it and stop depending on guns and other ways to protect themselves.  Where is your faith?  There is no power in their lives.  Read what the Lord Jesus asked Peter when they got into the boat:   Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

“Yes, come,” Jesus said.

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus.  But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”

When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

Keep in mind, the King told Him to come on the water.  Peter failed to embrace who He was.  Do you remember what the Lord Jesus stated when He cursed the fig tree?  The disciples were astonished at the quick reaction of the fig tree.  In the morning, as Jesus was returning to Jerusalem, he was hungry, and he noticed a fig tree beside the road. He went over to see if there were any figs, but there were only leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” And immediately the fig tree withered up.

The disciples were amazed when they saw this and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?”

Then Jesus told them, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen.  You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”  That fig was supposed to have figs in that season, but none were found!  Your faith in the King should always stand out among others.   Not faith in a religion or a ministry, but your faith in King Jesus and His Word.  If you have Him, allow the Governor (the Holy Spirit) to teach and guide you.  He won't make you serve Him.  He wants you to choose Him. Remember if you are fearful, your faith in the Lord Jesus is lacking.

Matthew 9:20-22   Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26   Romans 12:1-2   
John 14:15-18   Matthew 14:29-32   Matthew 21:18-22  all NLT

~~W.R. Luchie
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When the Lord Jesus sent His disciples out two by two, He gave them this command:  Also He said to them, “In whatever place you enter a house, stay there till you depart from that place. And whoever will not receive you nor hear you, when you depart from there, shake off the dust under your feet as a testimony against them.  Assuredly, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city!”  NKJV

That was Mark's account of the Lord Jesus' command.  Dr. Luke made an account of the Lord's command to His disciples as well:  Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.  He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.  And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece.

Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”  NKJV  

Keep in mind, while the Lord was here on earth, preaching and teaching the Kingdom Gospel, He at no time attempted to force it upon any person or group.  In fact, in the country where He grew up, they refused to accept Him or His message concerning the Kingdom.  Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. and when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!  Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?” So they were offended at Him. ​NKJV This is a classic case of becoming too familiar with those around you in your neighborhood and your family members.  They refuse to see the change in your behavior while the process of change is taking place in your life.  They fail to give you the respect and honor you rightly deserve.  The Lord and King put it this way:  Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.”

Keep in mind, no matter how your life changes when you embrace the Kingdom, there will always be some, if not many, that will still see you as that same person from years ago. They can't get past who you were to see how much you have changed.  Because of that, they can't receive the Kingdom message you now preach.  My advice to you is this:  distance yourself and keep on being led by the Governor (the Holy Spirit).  Stop trying to convince them of the Kingdom.  Move on and allow the governor to lead you where He wants you to go.  Here is an example of what I'm saying.  I was raised in New York City.  Most of my extended family and past friends are there, but when the King wanted to use me, He had to remove me from that environment.  They would never see me as anything but the man I had been.  By the way, I am still a work in progress.  Pray for them, that the Holy Spirit will send someone across their path that will be able to introduce them to the Kingdom and our Lord Jesus the Christ.

The reason the people of Nazareth couldn't embrace faith in Him was because they viewed Him as one of them, and not who He really was.  Because of that, the message of the Kingdom became ineffective to them.  And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them.  Note what He didn't do!  He didn't call down fire from heaven, as some preachers have done in their preaching.  He didn't tell them that they were going to hell, even though that may be the case.  He kept on with the Kingdom government message.  And he was amazed at their unbelief.  Then Jesus went from village to village, teaching the people.  He was surprised at their lack of faith in Him.  Those people were religious and went to the synagogue every Sabbath.  It is the same behavior today.  Many just want the religious feel good of a Sunday service without the responsibility of living the Kingdom principles all week.   

Do not try to force anyone to embrace this Kingdom life and do not take it personally if they don't.  Just put that neighborhood, city, or country behind you and keep on preaching and teaching the Kingdom message.  There are many who will receive the Kingdom message.  You have a perfect example in Jesus the Christ.  He instructed us to do the same as He had.   “Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town. When you enter the home, give it your blessing.  If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing. If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave.  I tell you the truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day.

Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves."   So don't debate it; don't force it and don't get full of anxiety or angry because they refuse the Kingdom government message, just keep spreading it and keep moving forward.  This gospel is available for everyone, but not everyone will receive it.  You present to them this priceless jewel that is the Kingdom of God, they accept or reject it.  Simply put.

Remember, your faith in the Lord Jesus is what operates in His Kingdom.

Mark 6:10-11   Luke 9:1-5   Mark 6:1-6   Matthew 10:11-16  ​(all NLT, except where noted)

~~W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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