Who is a bridge builder? A bridge to what or whom? Let’s look at Saul—later known as Paul. Saul of Tarsus was appointed to be an ambassador of the Kingdom of God by the Lord Jesus and given his assignment as a bridge builder to the Gentiles. So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”
 
Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”
 
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.” Acts 9:11-15
 
When you are appointed as a bridge builder, you will be tried and tested. Keep in mind that the Lord Jesus gave Saul a heads up on what he was to suffer.  “For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” Acts 9:16 It isn't an easy path!
 
He didn’t state to Saul that he would always be comfortable or happy, blessed or prosperous. But when you are doing what the Lord has assigned for you, you have peace with it. King David made this statement:  Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:6-8 NLT In other words, when you are in His Will, doing the King’s assignment for your life, you won’t “sweat the small stuff” because you are in His divine will for your life. “You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away:  Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’  Isaiah 41:9b-10
 
            A bridge builder doesn’t blend in and go along with the status quo.

In God’s Kingdom, a bridge builder is assigned to overcome a gap. It isn’t an easy assignment because sometimes you must say and do things people do not understand or agree with. My wife Arlene and I are bridge builders. We are to span the gap between a religious mindset and a Kingdom mindset. When we started this website, we didn’t realize that we would be bridge builders! 
 
The ultimate bridge builder ever is the Lord Jesus! He bridged the gap between God and mankind. The Lord Jesus came, presenting the Kingdom to the world, not a religion. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
 
But He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:43
 
Somehow the enemy made it a religion in the minds of believers. That is ironic because it was the religious leaders who had the Romans crucify King Jesus. It was the religious leaders that orchestrated the Roman authority to assist in His death. Take a few minutes to read and study. See the difference between religion and God’s Kingdom. They had murder in their hearts and minds toward Jesus but wouldn’t “go into the Praetorium, lest they be defiled and not able to eat Passover"! That is a religious mind.  Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”
 
They answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.”
 
Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.”
 
Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die. Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
 
Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”
 
Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?”
 
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My Kingdom is not from here.”
 
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?”
 
Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the Truth. Everyone who is of the Truth hears My voice.”

Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all. But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
 
Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. John 18:28-40
 
The Lord Jesus spoke only of His Kingdom, not His religion. That is because a kingdom is a government and the king is the one with all the authority.
 
We as Kingdom citizens are to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, who is our Kingdom Governor. This is why it is vital to be filled with His Spirit. Kingdom citizens are to lead others to a Kingdom mindset, by being a bridge to those who have a religious mindset. We all at some point in our lives had a religious mindset. Even when we see more clearly how life in God’s Kingdom is, religious traditions will pop up from time to time. But as you take time to seek His Kingdom and with an understanding of being led by the Holy Spirit, that will gradually change. Bridges aren’t built in a day! We don’t have to do it in our own strength!
 
Remember, God’s Kingdom is inside of you and His Kingdom Governor is there to lead and guide you. Remember what King Jesus said to one of the Pharisees concerning the Kingdom:  Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come, He answered them and 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
 
Know this one thing; you do not become a Kingdom citizen just by attending a church. You may become a citizen of the Kingdom anywhere, even in a desert. It doesn’t matter where you are, only that you are seeking! You must be born again by His Spirit. Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3 Your spirit must be reborn and submitted to the Holy Spirit.
 
Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:5-8
 
                                              Are you a bridge builder? 

Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the Lord God’s Word.

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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Kingdom citizens live by their faith in the Lord God’s Word. This is why I always state after my articles that your faith is your greatest asset in the Kingdom, because it is!

Once you truly have faith in someone, you are more likely to do what they ask of you. You will be obedient. This was the case for Abraham: By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise;  for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. Hebrews 11:8-10 All of his actions were based upon his faith in his Lord and King. It is your faith alone that pleases the Lord God. What is more pleasing to the Lord:  Your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to His voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams. I Samuel 15:22 NLT
 
Now take note that it was Enoch’s faith that pleased the King! By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:5-6
 
                            No matter what you do, always remember that 
                              without faith it is impossible to please God!
 
Several weeks ago, I had a dream where I was in pain, but I was instructed to conduct myself as if there was nothing wrong with my body. The Holy Spirit had instructed me to conduct myself as if my body had no pain. I really didn’t understand the dream fully. I was going through some pain with my left leg, but then I started getting pain with my other leg! The whole time I was praying and speaking to my King and Creator. While this was going on, Arlene was being attacked in her body as well. Then I recalled what the Governor told me to do and the words Jesus spoke: (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did. Romans 4:17 Trusting God, we began speaking "I am being healed in Jesus' name." "I am healed by the blood of Jesus" That is our confession of faith that will not waver. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
 
Troubles and trials come to test our faith. They rise up and say, “Do you really have faith in God?” When you aim to please the King, you will ignore outside interferences and distractions. You are focused on pleasing your King. And to please Him, you must be obedient. It is the way you live that pleases the King. Noah believed what the Lord God told him, even though it was something he had never experienced before.  It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith. Hebrews 11:7 NLT
 
Sadly, I have found that too many people have lost their faith in the King. They have followed the leadership of corrupt religious leaders who claim to know God but have no power operating in their lives! Faith spoken as an object, is passive and powerless! There is no action required in it. But feel the powerful call to action in Have faith in God!
 
So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:22-24
 
It is that faith that keeps us strong as my wife and I go through some challenges in our bodies. Our faith gives us strength to hold strong to our King and His Word.
 
Has anyone ever asked you, If the God you serve is so good, why do bad things still happen to you? The Lord Jesus answered that question:  “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
 
“But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.” Matthew 7:24-27 Check your foundation!
 
We must also trust Him enough to know He loves us, He knows our future & purpose, and sometimes His “No” is the very best for us! And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:27-28 NLT I believe one of the best signs of spiritual maturity is being able to say “Nevertheless, not my will but Your Will be done in this situation.”! He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your Will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My Will, but Yours, be done.” Luke 22:42
 
Our relationship with the Lord God has nothing to do with what happens to us as it relates to trials, tests, challenges, and assumed disappointments. The King doesn’t spare us from all the hardships of this life just because we are Kingdom citizens. He allows trails for the purpose of testing, strengthening, and purifying our faith in Him. Your God ordained purpose is far more important than temporary trials and/or pain. Learning to persevere through hardship molds and matures our character.  The problem with the modern Americanized Christian teachings is that they don’t want to go through any kind of pain or testing. But that just isn’t in line with God’s Word. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:2-8 James tells it like it is!
 
Yes! Be strong in the Lord God and the power of His might! Ephesians 6:10
 
If you want to become strong in your faith in Him, you must be prepared to go through trials at times. Remember, the devil is only LIKE a roaring lion, attacking those who believe in the King. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.
 
In His kindness God called you to share in His eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. 1 Peter 5:8-10 NLT
 
Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the Lord God’s Word.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Your Kingdom identity matters!

A part of that identity comes in your name. When I was a much younger man, I thought about names that were given to believers in Christ. I thought about the name “Christian” and why we were called that. Down through the years, I discovered why and that it wasn’t who we were as Believers. Just as my name isn’t Bill, but William. I came to realize that people will call you something and define you by what they call you! People’s perception of you is often altered by what they are allowed to call you. You may think it doesn’t matter what others call you and even have no preference. But I have found that that it does matter and others behavior toward you may be more formal and respectful or familiar, friendly but less respectful. What you allow people to call you determines that. That will also extend to their perception of God’s Kingdom that we represent. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1
 
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain. Philippians 2:14-16
 
Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when He judges the world. 1 Peter 2:11-12 NLT
 
In the early days of the church, believers who accepted Jesus the Christ as their Lord and King were called “Christians”. Remember that Jesus didn’t call them that, nor did they call themselves that. But the name stuck and they embraced how the world perceived them. They were first called Christians by the people they were ministering to in Antioch. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:25-26
 
That name was given because the Believers were conducting themselves like Christ, not because they were religious or in some religious organization. They were Kingdom citizens since they were born again, as the Lord Jesus spoke of to Nicodemus. There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:1-3
 
The Lord Jesus went on to explain that this transformation had to take place in the Spirit, not in the flesh. It is the inner man that will be regenerated. The flesh is one process, the Spirit is another. Then the King explained the process to Nicodemus:  Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?”
 
Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. John 3:4-6
 
Now, I ask you; do you want to be known as a part of a religious group or a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven? There is a world of difference between the two. We are joint heirs with Jesus. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:16-17
 
                                         Know your Kingdom identity!
 
A Christian is a member of a religious group. But a Kingdom citizen is a citizen of a government. A Christian may believe that they are in right standing with God by attending weekly services and following denominational rules—it focuses on the external. I'm not saying they don't know Jesus as their Savior, but the churches' rules are the priority. But a citizen of the Kingdom is to be led by the Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—who lives within them. Their right standing comes from their obedience to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit.  For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8:14-15
 
A Christian denomination’s rules/beliefs sometimes change with the world’s changing culture. But the Kingdom of God is unchanging. His Word is eternal and unchanged by the current culture. Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. James 1:17-18
 
Many say they love Jesus, but Jesus told us how we are to love Him:
 
“If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:15-17

We don't get to pick and choose which of His Word we will follow.

Remember that His commandments are God’s Word—eternal and unchanging. Jesus IS the Word made flesh. You cannot love Jesus without obeying His Word. And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception). John 1:14 AMP
 
Remember that your greatest asset is your faith in the Lord God’s Word.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​God’s Kingdom Constitution.

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8
 

When the King speaks, His Word is law, not just some words on a piece of paper. As Kingdom citizens, the Lord God’s Word is the only word we are to obey. The Lord God left us His Constitution to read and study. His Word is for everyone to embrace. His Word is unchanging.
 
Keep in mind, when He brought the children of Israel out of Egypt, there were some Egyptians that came with God’s chosen people. They were with them as they crossed on dry ground through the Red Sea. One law shall be for the native-born and for the stranger who dwells among you. Exodus 12:49 All the people placed under Moses and Aaron’s authority agreed to His law. Then all the Israelites did so; they did just as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron. And on that very same day the Lord brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their hosts (tribal armies). Exodus 12:50-51 AMP
 
Please note, the Lord God didn’t allow strangers to bring their God with them from Egypt. There was only one God and one law. It was His Word spoken through Moses and Aaron. As Jesus reminded us: “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.” John 14:15 AMP He made it very clear that if you love Him, you will obey His Word. While here on earth, Jesus was God’s Word in human form. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. . . And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-3, 14 Love is a verb, requiring action! “Keep My commandments” is a command, not a suggestion.
 
The problem is, many people are so caught up in their religion that they fail to consistently read God’s Constitution. If the only “word” you get is during Sunday service, you will be a very weak Believer. Many don’t allow the Holy Spirit to guide them into all Truth. You don’t need “Ten Steps to Fulfillment” or “Twelve Steps to an Abundant Life”. The Lord God only wants you to read, listen and become obedient to His law—meaning His Word. If you are full of His Word and listening to the Holy Spirit, you will be obedient and productive in His Kingdom! He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
 
Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?”
 
Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My Word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. He who does not love Me does not keep My Words; and the Word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me. John 14:21-24
 
There is a plethora of “fallen” religious leaders in the world today because they don’t live according to God’s Word. If they truly believed in God’s Word rather than looking at it as guidelines or suggestions, they would never commit the sins they commit. They would never satisfy their flesh rather than submitting to the Words of their Lord and King. They surely have tuned out the Holy Spirit.

They don’t really believe what they preach.
 
They don’t “see” the damage their disobedience causes.
 
 They are deceived.

But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the Kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. . . Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. Matthew 23:13, 27-28
 
All one has to do is to choose to embrace and follow the Lord God’s commands and law. It is a choice, a decision on every person’s part. God always gives us a choice. Do you recall what Joshua, the leader of the Lord God’s people said?  And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
 
Each and every one of us must make that choice for our self! To serve the Lord is to become obedient to His Word. His Word is Law. As Jesus said in John 14, “If you love Me, keep my commandments”. It is just that simple. Religion will have you jumping through many hoops to feel righteous and worthy. Often things are added that may benefit them, but aren’t God’s law for His people. Know His Word! God values our obedience above our sacrifices. “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22
 
Remember that your greatest asset is your faith in the Lord God’s Word.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​What does it mean to live through the Spirit? When we live through the Spirit it is very comforting to know that we are in good standing with the King. You can walk in confidence, knowing that you have His Word living in you!

Sometimes we try to have one foot in the Kingdom of God and one foot in the kingdom of the world’s system. That is a great way to stumble and fall! That just won’t work in the presence of the King. This is why it is so important to have His Word living in you. Do you recall what the Lord Jesus stated? It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63 He said that His Word is spirit and life. Peter responded to King Jesus that it was the Spirit that gives you life:  Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?”
 
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life.” John 6:67-68
 
When you are living by the Spirit, you are in essence being led by the Holy Spirit. Ambassador Paul talked about this. I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (It does not do away with the law, rather we are not UNDER the law because we are being guided by the Holy Spirit. We are righteous through Him, not our own strength!)
 
Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Galatians 5:16-21

These things are all works of the flesh and have nothing to do with the Kingdom of God. They are manifestations of the kingdom of this world and darkness. Note that he said those who do those things won’t inherit the Kingdom of God. In other words, you must be a citizen in good standing in the sight of the King, living through the Holy Spirit—being guided by Him. Remember that the Holy Spirit is the most important individual on this earth. He will live with you and be in you. King Jesus called Him “the Spirit of Truth” and He cannot lie. The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:17
 
When you are led by the Holy Spirit, our Governor, the chances of you making the wrong choice is zero. The Holy Spirit will always lead you in the right direction.
 
                   Only a changed nature enables us to live as the King lives.
 
People accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, but they don’t change cultures and wonder why they aren’t walking in the Kingdom life that God’s Word talks about. Too many want to enjoy the things of this world but also want the benefits of the Kingdom. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:15-17
 
Now, the Governor’s role is to convert the citizens to live as the King does, rather than acting according to the culture of the world’s system—or should I say the culture of darkness, as there is only light or darkness. There are no “shades of gray” in God’s Kingdom—He rebukes, convicts and corrects us. This is why it is vital for you to stay in the Word. He reminds you in a couple of ways:  1)He uses our conscience and 2) He reminds us of the Words of the King. In essence, He brings to your mind what is recorded in God’s Constitution of the Kingdom. “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:25-26
 
Remember that you are under a new Master Teacher, Jesus the Christ. You are under a new life culture and you are a student of a new curriculum You are a steward of a new ideology in a new government. Everything else—good, bad or indifferent—goes out the window, so to speak! It is a new day and a new world, amen! “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19
 
Keep in mind that your Kingdom Governor begins by teaching you to relate to the Creator as our Father so that you can call Him Abba Father. As ambassador Paul said,  “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God; For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father’. The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.” Romans 8:14-17
 
Yes, we are adopted and joint heirs with Jesus. Thank the Lord for sending His Son! Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
 
And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Galatians 4:1-6
 
I will close with this reminder. The fruits of the Spirit aren’t only what the King does, they are His character and by extension, our Kingdom culture! If we are to be like Him and live in His Kingdom culture, we must “grow” the same fruit. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
 
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to His cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:22-25 NLT
 
"Therefore by their fruits you will know them. Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the Kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’" Matthew 7:20-23

Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in His Word.

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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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The culture of the Kingdom of heaven reflects the nature of the King. When we talk about the characteristics of the Governor—the Holy Spirit—and His culture, we are speaking about the qualities of the King Himself. In like manner, since the Holy Spirit reflects the qualities of our heavenly King, His characteristics are attributed to the King’s nature. There are no differences from the culture of the Kingdom and the King’s nature.
 
In essence, we who represent the King’s culture in our lifestyle and behavior should be consistent on a daily basis. In time we are transformed into His likeness! If you are being led by a minister or someone you see as a spiritual leader in your life, and their behavior does not look like your King or line up to His Word, it is time for a change! You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’”

Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “Listen,” He said, “and try to understand. It’s not what goes into your mouth that defiles you; you are defiled by the words that come out of your mouth.”

Then the disciples came to Him and asked, “Do you realize you offended the Pharisees by what you just said?”

Jesus replied, “Every plant not planted by my heavenly Father will be uprooted, so ignore them. They are blind guides leading the blind, and if one blind person guides another, they will both fall into a ditch.” Matthew 15:7-13 NLT
 
As I write this, I am reminded of those in religious circles who have misrepresented the King’s character and principles. We as Kingdom citizens should make it our business to allow the Governor to lead and guide us through our everyday life. Remember this one thing: 

 It is the character of the King that determines the state of the Kingdom.

It should be the same with the fathers in the home. Men, your habits and behavior will reflect on your family, especially your children. If you don’t like a behavior you see in your children, it is time for some self-examination. Children are always learning. They learn from what you say and what you do. King Solomon made this statement in God’s Constitution:  Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
 
Take this time to train your children. Model life in God’s Kingdom for them. Model faith in God and His Word, resilience, peace, and the character of your King. By training your children, you are building and establishing a Kingdom culture, not the world’s culture. In essence, you are spreading the Kingdom culture. This is why it is so important to have the Holy Spirit leading and guiding your life. Remember, He will teach and guide you. That is King Jesus’ promise to us. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26
 
Note that He said that the Holy Spirit—our Governor—will bring ALL things to your remembrance. But in order for that to happen, you first must learn.  Every time that you are being taught by the Holy Spirit, you are learning how the Kingdom culture operates. It is the Holy Spirit that makes God's Word alive to you. He gives you wisdom and understanding as you read. Never forget that our Kingdom is not of this world. The Lord Jesus made that very clear while speaking to Pilate. Keep in mind, it was the religious people that brought Him to Pilate and the Roman government.
 
Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this Man?”

They answered and said to him, “If He were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered Him up to you.”
 
Then Pilate said to them, “You take Him and judge Him according to your law.”
 
Therefore the Jews said to him, “It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death,” that the saying of Jesus might be fulfilled which He spoke, signifying by what death He would die.
 
Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?”
 
Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”
 
Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?”
 
Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not of this world. If My Kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My Kingdom is not from here.”
 
Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?”
 
Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”
 
Pilate said to Him, “What is truth?” And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, “I find no fault in Him at all.
 
“But you have a custom that I should release someone to you at the Passover. Do you therefore want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”
 
Then they all cried again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas!” Now Barabbas was a robber. John 18:28-40
 
It was the Jews who demanded His death, but I can see now that it had to be done by a government. A religion couldn’t put a king to death. Only another government could!
 
Take note of what the Lord Jesus said to Pilate when He replied back to him. He stated “If My Kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight so that I should not be delivered to the Jews”. Having said that, Kingdom citizens have no need to fight. Our citizenship is not of this world! Ambassador Paul made this very clear: For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20 If we understand and believe this, life will be more enjoyable and fulfilling, while we are here on earth. When King Jesus said "It is finished", it wasn't about His death on the cross. His earthly mission was complete for all time. All that needed to be done was finished. We don't need to fight, we only need to believe and walk in the Kingdom authority He has given us. After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!” Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth. So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:28-30
 
The key to a successful kingdom is the good character of its king. Likewise, the character of the Holy Spirit determines the environment of the Kingdom of the Lord God here on earth. That is why we refer to Him as our Governor. If the Governor—Holy Spirit—resides inside of you and you follow His lead, your life will line up with His Word. You will be a reflection of your Lord and King!

And remember, your faith in the King’s Word is your greatest asset in His Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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During the time that the Lord Jesus was among the people here on earth, they had a religious mindset. To understand the Kingdom mindset, one must be born again of the Spirit. Born again doesn’t mean to believe in the Lord Jesus. It is being filled with the Holy Spirit. King Jesus spoke this to Nicodemus: Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again (“born from above”), he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3
 
When you are born again in the Spirit it is very similar to when you were born in the natural sense. You have to learn how to live and operate in the Spirit…meaning you have to be taught by our Kingdom Governor and His Word. The Lord Jesus made it very clear when He said “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” John 3:5-6 We must learn how to live and operate here on this earth while being a citizen of His Kingdom.
 
Many religious people think that they are born again because they believe and have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. But salvation isn’t being born again. Being born again is when we are filled with the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor. There are millions of people who attend church who think they are born again because they have accepted Jesus, when in reality they are of the same religious mindset as Nicodemus. He continued speaking to Nicodemus, showing the difference between salvation and being filled with the Holy Spirit:  “How are these things possible?” Nicodemus asked.
 
Jesus replied, “You are a respected Jewish teacher, and yet you don’t understand these things? I assure you, we tell you what we know and have seen, and yet you won’t believe our testimony. But if you don’t believe Me when I tell you about earthly things, how can you possibly believe if I tell you about heavenly things? No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in Him will have eternal life.”
 
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through Him.” John 3:9-17 NLT
 
Being born again is a process, just as it is in the natural. We must read and study His Word, and then you will receive His gift of the Spirit. If you truly love the King, He will give you His Spirit. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3
 
“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… Jesus replied, “All who love Me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and We will come and make our home with each of them. Anyone who doesn’t love Me will not obey Me. And remember, My words are not My own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent Me. I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as My representative—that is, the Holy Spirit--He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:15-17, 23-26 NLT
 
When you truly embrace His Word in your heart and seek His righteousness, no religion can hide His Kingdom from you! But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 The secret is you must really want it with all your heart and mind. That is what seeking is! Seeking is not casual. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
 
God’s Kingdom government is our top priority. The Government of God’s Kingdom doesn’t fit in religious and denominational boxes! Religion and its leaders are a hindrance to seeking the Kingdom of God. Do you recall when the Lord Jesus stated this?  “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the Kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.” Matthew 23:13 If you ever have any doubts about how Jesus felt about the religious in that day, just read all of Matthew 23!  Here is just a short example:   Then Jesus said to the crowds and to His disciples, “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the law of Moses. So practice and obey whatever they tell you, but don’t follow their example. For they don’t practice what they teach. They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden.
 
“Everything they do is for show. On their arms they wear extra wide prayer boxes with Scripture verses inside, and they wear robes with extra long tassels. And they love to sit at the head table at banquets and in the seats of honor in the synagogues. They love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi.” Matthew 23:1-7 NLT
 
When the Son of God arrived on this earth, He promoted only one thing…His Father’s Kingdom. He never gave a thought to promoting a religion. He was single-minded with only God’s Kingdom government being reintroduced into the earth. He and His cousin—John—promoted His Father’s government. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand!”…From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 3:1-2, 4:17 To proclaim and promote a religion called Christianity was an idea by religious men. The first time in God’s Constitution we heard of the name Christian was when some religious men called Saul and Barnabas Christians in the city of Antioch. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:25-26
 
Remember, if people can name you, they will define who you are!
 
It was because of the Kingdom that the Lord Jesus came to earth. It was His purpose. Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43 Preaching about the Kingdom of God was and is the last chance for mankind to be saved and led into His Kingdom.
 
I want to encourage you to evaluate your life concerning religious traditions and bylaws. Are they keeping you from the full revelation of what life as a citizen of God’s Kingdom can be? What religious strongholds are hiding God’s Kingdom government in your life? Once you have figured that out, God’s Kingdom will be revealed to you much more clearly! Once you see it, you will not be able to go back to religious traditions.
 
God’s Word is not a religious document called the Bible. It is a binding legal document. It is God’s Testaments to His citizens. It is His “Last Will and Testament” to His children! It is a binding contract to His people.
 
And remember, your faith in the King’s Word is your greatest asset in His Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​Always remember that Kingdom citizens do not conform to the cultures of this world, which change with the wind. We are conformed only to God’s eternal Word, principles and commands. 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. Romans 12:2 NLT
 
But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him. And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. Genesis 2:20b-22
 
Man was not created out of a woman, but woman was created from man. Ambassador Paul also spoke of this:  For man is not from woman, but woman from man. Nor was man created for the woman, but woman for the man. 1 Corinthians 11:8-9
 
In this world system, there are many “romantic” songs that are sung concerning the woman. In some cases, they actually seem to worship the woman above the Lord God. I was once in that position. But those are people who fail to know the Lord. The more sensitive you become to the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—the more clearly you will see things that are wrong in your thinking and life. It is the only way we will be changed and conforming to God's Word. Adam wasn’t ignorant of who the woman was concerning himself. He made this statement:  And Adam said: This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Genesis 2:23
 
A wife that is Kingdom minded is submissive minded to God’s Constitution and to her husband; not subservient but submitted to the Holy Spirit and to understanding her husband’s responsibility in leading. What makes her unique is the fact that she always looks to be in right standing with the King. She has one allegiance and that is to the King and His Word. She submits to God’s Will and trusts her husband does also.
 
Remember that the origin of the woman is that God created her out of man. She is who she is because of what God took out of the man; and mankind is a spirit because the Lord God is Spirit.  And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. Genesis 2:7 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:26 Therefore, all of mankind must stay connected to the Lord God in order to have a spiritual life.
 
The other day, Arlene and I were having a simple conversation concerning bacon. I like bacon but she cannot stand even the smell of it. I told her that sometimes she can be a “pain”. She replied, “You can too.” I mention that conversation because a man really can’t get upset about what his wife says or does because a Kingdom minded wife learns from her Kingdom minded husband! Do you recall what ambassador Paul stated to the Ephesians in God’s Constitution? So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he who loves his wife loves himself.  For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as the Lord does the church. For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each one of you in particular so love his own wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. Ephesians 5:28-32 I realize that whatever I say to my wife, she learns; whatever I give her, she will nurture, grow and give back to me in far greater quantity!
 
A husband should love and care for his wife as he would love and care for himself because she is unique and given to him as a true partner. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up His life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word. He did this to present her to Himself as a glorious church without a spot or wrinkle or any other blemish. Instead, she will be holy and without fault. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself Ephesians 5:25-28 NLT
 
Here is another reason that a Kingdom woman and wife is unique:  She may be smarter and have more education, work a very prestigious job, and make more money than her husband. But in order for him to fulfill his role, she needs to submit to his leadership. A leader needs someone to follow him. Now how many women/wives—religious or worldly—do you know who would submit to that? It goes against our world’s culture. Also, far too many men have abdicated the leadership role because it comes with great responsibility! Read what ambassador Paul said to the Believers in Ephesus:  And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of His body, the church. As the church submits to Christ, so you wives should submit to your husbands in everything. Ephesians 5:21-24 NLT
 
Kingdom wives and women are unique because they live by the King’s Word regardless of the situation. Her submission is an act of the will, a choice. A woman should submit to her husband not because the man says so, and not because society says so, but because of her purpose and her submitting to the will of the Lord God. In this way, she enables her husband to be a leader, thus fulfilling his purpose also.
 
There is an evil spirit in this world that causes people to rebel against leadership and all authority. It says “You can’t tell me what to do.” We have all heard it, thought it or said it at some time and place. It is an epidemic in today’s world but we must work to drive it out of our life in God’s Kingdom. It has no place there. Some of you may be feeling this right now. We will either choose to embrace that thought or reject it. The Lord God always gives us the opportunity to choose. That rebellious attitude is rooted in pride. We are to humble ourselves as Jesus did. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though He was God, He did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, He gave up His divine privileges; He took the humble position of a slave and was born as a  human being. When He appeared in human form, He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
 
Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:5-8 NLT  If we humble ourselves, He will exalt us in His time.
 
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. James 4:10
 
Always remember, a woman isn’t any “less” than her husband; however, for the Lord God’s purpose, it is her position to submit to his leadership. Do you know why most marriages and relationships in many societies aren’t working? It is because they refuse to accept their role and position. Also, it is because far too many people do not know the true meaning and responsibilities of being a leader.
 
God’s Kingdom is one of very detailed order and structure. This world does not follow God’s order and structure. Even too many churches are out of God’s order! We in God’s Kingdom should seek to be in order with the Father. If we want to be in right standing and prospering in His Kingdom, we must follow His order and structure.
 
I find that the greatest prayer I can pray is “Not my will Lord, but Yours!” in every situation.
 
Remember, your faith in the Lord God’s Word is your greatest asset in His Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​The Lord god created the woman as a very important part of His creation. It took me years to understand this. He designed and built her in love and with particular care and purpose. I see this every time I see and hear my wife Arlene. Her uniqueness is a reflection of the Lord God’s purpose and design for her.
 
Please realize that the woman was the Lord God’s idea. Women don’t understand how special they are! Man hadn’t even imagined the woman but the Creator had her particularly in mind. And the Lord God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” Genesis 2:18
 
Keep in mind, a woman is a product of the Lord God, that makes her His “property”. That said, it means that when you handle her, you are handling God’s property. If you curse and berate her, you are cursing His creation…His property. So you are cursing Him also. If you hurt her, you are hurting His property. If we could see people as “God’s property” I believe we would be much kinder and show more mercy and care!
 
Women, keep in mind, no matter what some men may say or think about you, or even what you may think about yourself, you are the Lord God’s idea. It was the Lord God’s Spirit that brought you into being. What I discovered is that a woman is unique because she has a spirit inside, just like man. The same, but different! Different to fulfill different assignments and purpose. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 
 
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:26-28

God created mankind in His image. Then created woman out of the man, so together, they are the image of God! This makes her a free and responsible spiritual being. Spiritually, men and women are equal; they have the same spirit man within them. The Lord called them all His sons—children—with no division of male or female. Beyond male or female, we are His children…His heirs! For you [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified and] are all children of God [set apart for His purpose with full rights and privileges] through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] have clothed yourselves with Christ [that is, you have taken on His characteristics and values]. There is [now no distinction in regard to salvation] neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you [who believe] are all one in Christ Jesus [no one can claim a spiritual superiority]. Galatians 3:26-28 AMP
 
Remember that the Lord created the woman from man. It was His idea to do such a thing. There was a purpose for doing it that way. He could have picked up clay and created woman as He did man. But He brought the female out of the male! They were created to be one!

I love what ambassador Peter states in God’s Constitution:  Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 1 Peter 3:3-5 NLT  

He makes the statement that a woman’s true beauty is her inner self. This is what I see in my wife Arlene, every day I see her. She reminds me who she is in the Kingdom. It radiates from her. She exudes God’s Kingdom in her words and actions. A woman’s physical self may be very different from what she is spiritually…her inner self, or her true self.  A Kingdom man, filled with the Lord God’s Holy Spirit, sees this in his wife. The same Holy Spirit dwells in us, whether we are male or female. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 In Him we have abundant life!
 
God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 Woman came from man. This is why a woman can preach, not because she is a female, but because she has the same Spirit living in her. My wife Arlene preaches to me to inform and advise. She imparts wisdom into my life and I am better for it. She is a great help to me. Most husbands forget that a spirit-man resides in their wife. When you have offended the Spirit that resides in your wife, you have offended the Lord God. When a husband or man states “I don’t like your moods” as I have done in the past, he should remember to whom he is speaking! God’s Spirit is inside that precious body.

One reason the Lord tells us not to go to sleep without resolving our anger is that it is very important to treat those who have been created in the image of the Lord God well. Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:25-27 Holding on to anger and unforgiveness and anger gives the devil a “place” and stronghold for the devil. When a husband walks around with anger toward his wife because she didn’t respond as he wanted her to, he should pray because he is dealing with the spirit, not the physical.
 
Remember that a husband should deal with his wife very delicately and kindly. If he doesn’t, the Lord says that his prayers won’t be answered. In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with someone physically weaker, since she is a woman. Show her honor and respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered or ineffective. 1 Peter 3:7 AMP
 
Men, are your prayers being answered?
 
Remember, your faith is your greatest asset in His Kingdom.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Several weeks ago, in the month of February, I was attacked with a serious illness. I realized something was wrong with my body when I could not get up from the floor after falling from my chair! I didn’t know what was wrong so I called on my Father and King. While I was laying on the floor I called on the Father to ask why. My son had my wife call for an ambulance. Again, I wasn’t as concerned about my condition as much as “why me Father?”. That was the question on my mind. The enemy had attacked my body and had been attacking my mind for some time but my Father’s Word was all in my heart. I recall what King David stated in the Lord God’s Constitution:  Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 It is vital to stay in the King’s Word because in times of trouble, it isn’t the time to start searching for a Word. When His Word is planted in the heart and mind, in times of trouble, the Word comes to you with wisdom and comfort.

Keep in mind that our King is the Creator and most of all He is a Father to us all. If we haven't had a good father relationship while growing up, it is hard to see the function of a father. That makes it difficult to relate to our Heavenly Father. A father leads, guides, teaches, provides for and protects his children. He does that out of love.

Looking back to my health crisis, before they took me to the hospital, they spent quite a while working on me inside the ambulance. I had no idea how ill I was until days later. I believe that I was in my Father’s care and He sent the right people to help me, but still I questioned why. Once I arrived in the hospital, they treated me like royalty. I am not the type of person that was ever sick. This was all a first for me! I have always been blessed with good health.  His Word, hidden in my heart, answered my question. He brought it to my mind:   Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:27-28

I must trust in Him that this would be used for His will and His purpose! He didn’t bring the sickness upon me, but it would be used for His Glory and no glory would go to the enemy. My Father used the enemy’s attack on my body for His good. The question remained, “Why here? Why did I have to be admitted to the local hospital? Isn’t there a less painful to fulfill Your Will?” I wasn’t thinking about dying, only what was my Father’s purpose for my life here? The next day it became more clear of His purpose. There was a young nursing student who was assigned to care for me. She was a student at a local university and you could say that I was her “test subject”. As she spent time in my room, I began speaking about my Father and the Kingdom message that His Son came to share and deliver mankind. For a whole day, she kept coming back to my room, wanting to know more about the Kingdom.  I finally realized while she was sitting in the chair or on the bed, she was taking notes as I spoke about the Kingdom. She was asking questions also! I do not know what her purpose and future will be, but I do know that I had a divine appointment with her and it took a great deal to get me to that appointment! The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 NLT
 
I didn’t realize how ill I really was until I heard about a young man with the very same illness and he was still so weak from it! When you are talking about God’s Kingdom government, have a purpose and a God given assignment, the devil will try to stop you and slow you down immediately. But the King promises He will never fail. Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God! I am God, and there is none like Me. Only I can tell you the future before it even happens. Everything I plan will come to pass, for I do whatever I wish. I will call a swift bird of prey from the east—a leader from a distant land to come and do My bidding. I have said what I would do, and I will do it. Isaiah 46:9-11 NLT

When you find yourself out of your normal position in life:  in a strange place, an unusual situation, randomly placed with people you would never have normally been with, know that you have been placed there by your Father. There is an assignment or a lesson for you...probably both!  Trust Him and follow the Holy Spirit's leading. Do not be so focused on your current situation that you miss your assignment! One of the best examples of what I am saying is Paul and Silas, when they were thrown in prison. What a terrible situation! It would be normal for them to bemoan their current state. They were beaten, thrown in prison and their feet locked in stocks! Any person would be miserable and depressed. Some would curse God.

But that was not their assignment. 

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! The jailer woke up to see the prison doors wide open. He assumed the prisoners had escaped, so he drew his sword to kill himself. But Paul shouted to him, “Stop! Don’t kill yourself! We are all here!”

The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.”  And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household. Even at that hour of the night, the jailer cared for them and washed their wounds. Then he and everyone in his household were immediately baptized. He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.

The next morning the city officials sent the police to tell the jailer, “Let those men go!” So the jailer told Paul, “The city officials have said you and Silas are free to leave. Go in peace.”

But Paul replied, “They have publicly beaten us without a trial and put us in prison—and we are Roman citizens. So now they want us to leave secretly? Certainly not! Let them come themselves to release us!”

When the police reported this, the city officials were alarmed to learn that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. So they came to the jail and apologized to them. Then they brought them out and begged them to leave the city. Acts 16:25-39 NLT

Not only were they bathed, fed and set free, but the government officials who put them there apologized and begged them to leave their city! God's purpose was fulfilled and they were vindicated!

Every assignment from the Lord God doesn't come with a loud voice and a "Thus says the Lord"! Sometimes it is being placed in difficult, uncomfortable situations that are beyond your control. Your greatest assignments and greatest victories may come after your greatest pain. Be ever watchful and aware! 

I know that my Father allowed that sickness for His purpose. He gave me great favor with the staff, who treated me as royalty. I represented my King and Father as His ambassador, speaking always about things concerning the Kingdom government. He helped me to keep at peace and be kind and appreciative when I felt at my worst. All for His Glory and His purpose!

Always keep in mind that the Lord God—our King and Father—is a jealous God. Never put anything or anyone above Him--not even your own comfort or desires. For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. Deuteronomy 4:24 He wants all your attention, obedience and praise. He deserves all the credit and honor.
 
Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in His Word.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Understanding who you are in the Lord God’s government is very important. Jesus was never sent here on this earth to start or create another religion called Christianity. He didn’t give His life for that. He never stated or implied that those who believed in Him should be called Christians. When the Lord Jesus first came on the scene, His very first message was that the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 The Lord Jesus was focused on His message from His Father. Even His earthly first cousin John was in one accord—in line with His message. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” Matthew 3:1-2 It is all about His Kingdom. A kingdom is a government, not a religious organization, as most would have you believe.
 
For many years—the majority of my life—I thought I was a religious person, part of a religious organization, known as a Christian. That was all I knew. It was only when I started to study the Lord God’s Constitution for myself, rather than only knowing what I heard preached, that I realized who I really was. The first time I ever read the word “Christian” in His Constitution was in Acts 11, after Jesus had left this earth. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:25-26
 
It was then that I first realized that the disciples didn’t call themselves Christians. King Jesus never told them they were Christians. The people around them saw them and called them Christians. They took the name after Jesus the Christ.

The word Christ means the “Anointed One”. To understand who you really are, you must go back to your second birth. King Jesus stated it like this:  Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3 NLT
 
In order for you to become a citizen of His Kingdom, you must be born again by His Spirit; in other words, being filled with His Holy Spirit. Too many people who say they are Christians do not actually understand who the Holy Spirit is. Many join a church, participate in praise and worship and consider themselves Christian. That is all true, but in order to become a citizen of God’s Kingdom one must be born again, filled with and governed by His Holy Spirit. This is the reason we say that the Holy Spirit is our Kingdom Governor. We are led by His Spirit and He is Governor over our territory. We submit to His governing will! Jesus made it very clear; if you aren’t born again you can’t even see the Kingdom of God. Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water (natural birth from our mother’s womb) and the Spirit (filled with the Holy Spirit), he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:5-8
 
Religion has combined this with “accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior”, while skimming past the importance of being filled with and governed by the Holy Spirit. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life; For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17
 
We cannot be “good enough” for life in His Kingdom on our own without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is only by submitting to His Will that we are able to grow and mature in His Spirit. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
 
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to His cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:22-25 NLT

This is how we come into the full understanding of who we are in His Kingdom!
 
My wife Arlene and I are ambassadors of His Kingdom. We are not religious at all. We stay in His Constitution—His Word. Ambassador Paul put it perfectly: But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. Philippians 3:20a We only speak things concerning our Kingdom government. We speak the words of our King. Once you are born again, you must learn the ways of the King, by reading and studying His Word. By submitting your will to the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—He will lead you into all Truth. However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all Truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. John 16:13-14
 
Remember: If you allow people to name you, they will define you.
 
That is what they did back in Antioch. They named Paul and Barnabas by calling them “Christians”. From that point on others embraced it also.  Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” Acts 26:28 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16 At no times did the Lord Jesus ever called His disciples “Christians”. It was other people, who named them. That is my point. Understand who you are! If we were supposed to be called Christian and create yet another religion, wouldn’t that have been the focus of our Lord Jesus? He was focused on God’s Kingdom and what life in His Kingdom looked like!
 
Remember, your faith in the Lord God’s Word is your greatest asset in His Kingdom. 

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​Many years ago, while living in Brooklyn, New York, I was involved in sports. One of the people I greatly admired was a basketball player by the name of Michael Jeffrey Jordan. I not only admired him for his skill on the court, but also for staying focused on his purpose and his assignment. He didn’t allow anyone to get him involved in anything other than his craft. That is one of the things that made him so great as a player. There were many that thought he should get involved in the civil rights movement, but he stayed focused on his assignment and craft. To this very day many consider him the greatest basketball player of all time, including myself. He always gave his parents credit for his success, especially his mother Deloris. It was stated that she “constantly kept him focused on what things were good in life”. He is a great example of how important it is to know your purpose and to never lose focus on it and your assignment! Without that focus, you will never accomplish what your have been purposed to do.
                           
As I think back on my life, I recall my mother made me attend church, in sickness and in health! It was attending church that caused me to seek the Kingdom. I needed answers and the preacher didn’t have them. So I began seeking on my own! But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 
 
If you want to be successful in your assignment, you need to pick your priorities and stay focused on God’s purpose for your life. King Jesus is our example of that throughout His time here on Earth! Even when He was twelve years old, He was focused on His purpose for being here. When His parents lost him, here was His response to their worry: And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 Focus!

Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43 
 
That is what we, as ambassadors of His Kingdom, are called to do. Stay focused on our Kingdom government and what our King says. Ambassadors do not get distracted or speak their opinions and feelings. They represent the King. The Lord Jesus never set out to be well known or famous. He even told people not to tell people when He healed them. Here is one example: As soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy left him, and he was cleansed. And He strictly warned him and sent him away at once, and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing those things which Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.” Mark 1:42-44 

His focus stayed on reintroducing God’s Kingdom government to the world. He didn’t come to start and build a new religion. He kept spreading the Kingdom Gospel to a dying world. Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14-15 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” Matthew 16:19 NLT
 
Always remember, the Lord Jesus was on an assignment from His Father God, who is the King. He didn’t want to go through what He went through, but for the will of His Father, so be it. Three times He pleaded to His Father. His obedience was to His Father’s will. Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go and pray over there.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me.”
 
He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”
 
Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
 
Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.” Matthew 26:36-42
 
The Lord Jesus stayed focused on His assignment and purpose for coming to this earth. King Jesus didn’t allow Himself to get involved in the world’s activities. He knew He had a limited time here on earth and this was the last chance for mankind to come back to the King through His Son, Jesus the Christ. It was the appointed time and there could be no distractions. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17
 
We live in a distracting world, with endless input vying for your attention. We all deal with it. Always be aware that the enemy—meaning Satan and all his demons—want to distract and hinder you from the Kingdom. If he can keep you busy and unfocused he can thwart your God-given purpose. One of the easiest ways is through religion of all kinds. With religion we believe we are doing “good”, while only advancing religion but not the Kingdom government as Jesus taught. It may be good, but it’s not Kingdom! Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8
 
Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. James 4:4

​As you live and operate as a citizen of the Lord God’s Kingdom, you will discover that it seems you are going through more challenges than before you had a Kingdom mindset. Well, truth be told, you probably are! Ambassador Peter wrote to those who had received Jesus Christ as their Lord and King, to be aware of the challenges that will come their way. They found that a life of obedience to the King is often a life of many difficulties. Some of their challenges came from their friends and close family members, while some came from governmental authorities and even their religious acquaintances and leaders. Ambassador Peter wrote these words of advice:  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 1 Peter 5:8-10
 
Keep this in mind; he said that the devil was LIKE a roaring lion. The reason he roars like a lion is to strike fear in your heart. The enemy wants to keep you from a Kingdom mindset. It is a distraction. Fear chases away faith. But more importantly, faith chases away fear! Your protection is in the Lord God’s Kingdom, and all the resources you will ever need. But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you. May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.
2 Thessalonians 3:3-5 NLT
 
One of the greatest challenge is from your old culture. Ambassador Paul wrote these words of the battle and challenges he was going through:  So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin.  I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.  But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
 
And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
 
I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. Romans 7:14-21 NLT I deal with this challenge every day! I also recall what ambassador Paul said, and agree!  I love God’s law with all my heart. Romans 7:22 NLT
 
Our battle was also Paul’s battle. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.  Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin. Romans 7:23-25 NLT Yet he did great work for God’s Kingdom! He persevered and overcame to fulfill His assignment in the Kingdom. Do not lose heart!
 
Remember, you will have personal battles concerning your old nature, but the King will always protect you from the evil one—Satan. If you truly love the King’s Word, you will truly obey His commands and He will give you the Governor to live with you and in you to guide and govern you.  “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”  John 14:15-17 If you want to please the King, be obedient to His Word. People will say they love Jesus, but love is a verb and requires action. Jesus made it very clear what was required: “If you love Me, keep my commandments”. It is as simple as that.
 
Too many people are under the illusion that if they attend a church, that pleases the Lord God. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In God’s Kingdom, if you love your King, you will keep His commandments (laws and principles). Read this statement from John:  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:2-5 Your life source hinges on your faith in His Word. If you are truly reborn of His Spirit, you will overcome this world.
 
His Spirit causes us to be overcomers, not warriors. The Lord God has angels to do His bidding for us on His behalf. Angels are the army of the Lord. We are His children and citizens of His Kingdom. Citizens of His Kingdom never carry weapons to defend themselves. They trust in the King’s promises of protection.  But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9

I close with the encouraging words of King Jesus: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in Me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT
 
Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the King’s Word.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Since the Lord God gave me this assignment of teaching about His Kingdom, I realize that it is all that King Jesus taught and preached. I realized that He never taught about prosperity or the activities of the world. His focus was on the Kingdom of His Father while He was here on this earth. From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17 Even John His earthly first cousin was on the same page. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand!” For this is He who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.’ ” Matthew 3:1-3
 
The question then arises, why are those who claim that the Lord God called them not preaching and teaching the same message? The answer is simple. They aren’t following the leading of the Governor—the Holy Spirit. Rather, they are usually taught by various religious institutions and denominations. Matthew 23 shows what Jesus said about religion. “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either." Matthew 23:13 NLTT

King Jesus also never taught or preached about Himself. He always gave a comparison of what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.  “Therefore hear the parable of the sower:  When anyone hears the Word of the Kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the Word, immediately he stumbles.  Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the Word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the Word, and he becomes unfruitful. But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the Word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13:18-23 You need to read the above scriptures with prayer and ask the Governor to give you the understanding so you may discover your purpose. Our responsibility is to lead and encourage others to seek His Kingdom, not to seek Jesus. We are to accept the Lord Jesus and His message. He is the door to God’s Kingdom. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 There is no other way, except through Jesus. King Jesus was never lost so He doesn’t have to be found. All He said to seek is God’s Kingdom and make it our number one priority. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
 
When you make the Kingdom of God your number one priority, then all your needs will be met.  “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?

Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Matthew 6:25-27 NLT
 
We as Kingdom citizens should be teaching consistently concerning the Kingdom and His government, just as ambassador Paul did. And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the Kingdom of God.” Acts 14:21-22
 
There are too many Believers that aren’t sensitive to the Governor’s leading. Keep this thought in mind, the Lord Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit from the beginning. Being filled with the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—is the only way you can successfully live the Kingdom life while you are here on this earth.  Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. John 16:7
 
For God’s Kingdom government to truly be understood, it must be preached and taught on a consistent basis. Ambassador Paul was a perfect example of this. “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!” And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves. Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the Kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him. Acts 28:23-31

Jesus talked to His disciples over and over about God's Kingdom, giving practical examples of what life in the Kingdom was like. Every parable is an example of life in the Kingdom of God!
 
Remember that it was so important that they understood the Kingdom message that the Lord Jesus stayed on earth forty days after His death and resurrection. The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the Kingdom of God. Acts 1:1-3
 
We ask, why is it so important? Because living under God’s Kingdom government is our provision, protection and power while here on earth. Being a citizen in God’s Kingdom supplies all our needs. Ambassador Paul made it quite clear while speaking to the people of Philippi.  But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
 
Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress.  Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Philippians 4:10-20 Remember, the Lord God uses people to bless others. He works through His citizens!
 
And remember also that your greatest asset in the Kingdom is your faith in His Word. So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​Are you aware of your divine purpose for your life? Everyone has a purpose and assignments, but is it our Lord and King’s purpose for your life? Is it the reason you were brought to this earth?

​Allow me to share with you the purpose that Saul the persecutor chose for his life. His purpose was to persecute the saints of the Lord God. It is what drove him. He believed in what he did and pursued it. In fact, Stephen was his first victim that we hear of in God’s Word. Stephen preached the Kingdom of the Lord God, not religion. People’s lives were changed and converted. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
 
And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch, whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
 
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Acts 6:3-8 
 
It was because of the Kingdom message that Saul made it his purpose to persecute those who believed and embraced King Jesus. So he assisted in stoning Stephen. Saul made it his assignment to rid the world of Stephen and his message. Saul believed his purpose was good and he was good! The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of God, and he saw Jesus standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand. And he told them, “Look, I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing in the place of honor at God’s right hand!”
 
Then they put their hands over their ears and began shouting. They rushed at him and dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. His accusers took off their coats and laid them at the feet of a young man named Saul.
 
As they stoned him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” He fell to his knees, shouting, “Lord, don’t charge them with this sin!” And with that, he died. Acts 7:54-60 NLT  Keep in mind, this wasn’t the Lord God’s purpose for Saul’s life, but one of his choosing. Saul made it his business to become an ambassador for evil. Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison. Acts 8 1-3
 
But when the King has a purpose and assignment for you in the future, nothing nor anyone can stop you from it… except you! So I will ask, is what you call your purpose your divine purpose for your life? Is it what you want to do, or what the Lord God has chosen for you to do? The Lord gave me this message:  “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations.”
 
“O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!”
 
The Lord replied, “Don’t say, ‘I’m too young,’ for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you. And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Jeremiah 1:4-8  Powerful! Divine purpose!
 
There are too many religious people who claim that the Lord God called them to preach, teach and pastor a church. They claim to have an assignment from the King. But where the Lord God leads, He provides! When the King has a purpose and assignment for you He will prepare you for it. You will never have to ask or beg for anything. It will already be prepared for you even before you ask. The Holy Spirit will put the spirit of giving in the hearts and minds of those He sends to give. He will draw them to you. In many cases it will be people you never even considered or from places you don’t even currently know. The Holy Spirit will bless others to bless you, just like He did with His early ambassadors. Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.  And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. Acts 4:32-35
 
Have you noticed that throughout all the time of teaching His disciples, he never spent time teaching them how they should raise money to build their ministry and build a church or advertise to grow their church? If you have to “work it” to get money and people, it isn’t a divine purpose. That is a religious worldly mentality. Ministry has taken the supernatural power of the Lord God out of the plan. Don't make a plan and work it in your own strength! A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Ministry has become too materialist. People with a Kingdom mindset will never claim to own anything. They understand that He gives us access to whatever we need. They also know that if they don’t have access, they don’t actually need it to fulfill God’s divine purpose. These verses are the key answer, whether it is personally or ministry. His Kingdom/His righteousness, first and foremost in every decision: 
 
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?
 
“So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
 
“Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:25-33 
 
If you have been struggling for your needs in fulfilling what you believe to be your purpose, stop struggling and seek the Lord to reveal what your divine purpose is. It is religious training that thinks we are doing God’s work in endless struggle and without any progress. If you wonder why the Lord God isn't funding your dream, it isn't His divine purpose for you.

He has something far better for you. His divine assignment may look NOTHING like what is in your imagination. For a long time, I couldn’t think ministry beyond a pulpit, teaching and preaching. But we allowed the Father to guide us step by step into our divine purpose! And He has definitely done beyond anything we could imagine!
 
The Lord Jesus used the very people Saul was persecuting to start on his divine purpose and assignment. They were Believers in the Lord Jesus. Saul was so mentally blinded by his purpose of persecution and murder that King Jesus struck him down with physical blindness to get his attention!  Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, “Ananias.”
 
And he said, “Here I am, Lord.”
 
So the Lord said to him, “Arise and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus, for behold, he is praying. And in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, so that he might receive his sight.”
 
Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”
 
But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” Acts 9:10-16 Then Saul became known as Paul.
 
Keep in mind, before Paul could operate in His divine purpose and assignment, he had to be reborn again and filled with the Holy Spirit. The Lord used one of those whom Saul persecuted to receive his sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.  And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 
 
Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. Acts 9:17-18  

You may be surprised who the Lord will use to fulfill your divine purpose!
 
We are created with a desire to find our purpose for living in this world. But too many become consumed with a purpose that wasn’t their divine purpose. That purpose becomes a distraction from their divine purpose. It may be good, it may be great, but not the best because it is not God’s divine purpose. Don’t settle for less than God's best. Seek Him for wisdom and direction. Then be led by the Holy Spirit, our Kingdom Governor.

Remember, it is your faith in the King’s Word that is your most valuable asset in God’s Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
​
W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?”
 
Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the Kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:1-4
 
While the Lord Jesus was here on this earth, one of His main responsibilities was to teach His people how to live in the Kingdom while existing in this world. He taught them what the Kingdom of Heaven was like. Before that could happen in their lives, they had to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor. In other words, they had to be reborn into His Kingdom through King Jesus. Understand this one thing; unless your spirit is transformed by the Holy Spirit you cannot even see His Kingdom.  Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3
 
When you are reborn you are basically a baby in God’s Kingdom! What does a baby have to do? Learn, develop and grow! From the beginning they are learning to eat, speak and walk on their own. One day they will be independent, thriving, adult citizens. But it is a process that doesn’t happen in a day, week or month! The same is true of Kingdom citizens. You must be trained in the way of the King. King Solomon put it this way:  Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Just like your physical birth and development, the same process must occur in the Spirit. Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’” John 3:5-7 Keep in mind, at the time King Jesus made that statement, He was the only one who was filled with the Holy Spirit. John, His earthly first cousin, saw the Holy Spirit land on Him and remained in the form of a dove.  And John bore witness, saying, “I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’ And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.” John 1:32-34
 
It is so important that you be filled with His Spirit, for it is the Holy Spirit that gives you citizenship in His Kingdom. It is the Holy Spirit that governs and teaches us as we listen to His leading and read and study God’s Constitution. The more of His Word we have in us, the easier it is to be led by His Spirit! These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:25-26
 
Since I have been in His Kingdom, my life has totally changed. But that did not happen on my own. I have learned to be guided by His Spirit and humbly submit my will to His. I feel great knowing that His presence is with me. With the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—we will love what God loves and hate what God hates. Yes! There are things that God hates. God’s Word is true and He cannot lie! These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:  A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16-19
 
Keep in mind that all that you are is learned traits, meaning you learned it from someone or something. It is up to you to keep reading and studying His Constitution under the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit—our Governor. Growing and maturing in God’s Kingdom must be intentional and requires action. Actively seeking God’s Kingdom and His righteousness requires action!
 
The Holy Spirit is given to those who are obedient to His Word. Ambassador Peter made that very clear when speaking to the officials.  But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:29-32
 
We must learn to trust in His Word and have faith in the leading of the Holy Spirit. As Jesus said to those following Him:  I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.”
 
The Jews therefore quarreled among themselves, saying, “How can this Man give us His flesh to eat?”
 
Then Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed. He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. This is the bread which came down from heaven—not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever.” John 6:51-58 He was speaking of His Words. We know that Jesus was the Word made flesh. He said this to separate the casual followers from the true believers. Never think that big crowds are the most important thing! It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you who do not believe.” For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, “Therefore I have said to you that no one can come to Me unless it has been granted to him by My Father.”

From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. John 6:63-66 It is never about the crowds!
 
Yes, it was His Body that He gave for the life of this world! I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” John 6:51 If we eat His Words—meaning embracing His Words by faith—it is His Spirit that gives us life eternal.  It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are Spirit, and they are life. John 6:63 
 
Yes, we must learn to EAT His Word…SPEAK His Word…and WALK in His Kingdom by the guidance of our Kingdom Governor, the Holy Spirit!
 
Remember, it is your faith in the King’s Word that is your most valuable asset in God’s Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
​
W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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This is a question each of us should ask ourselves. Take a moment to think about this. Ponder your journey. We all had a journey to get where we are in this life. Most of us had no concept of God's Kingdom government.

The Lord has shown me that there are some fellow Kingdom citizens who need to hear this and will be encouraged on their journey to fulfilling their Kingdom purpose! No one’s walk in the Kingdom is a straight road. There are many turns, curves, hills and valleys, detours, rough terrain and smooth roads. Keep going!
 
The Lord God brought His Kingdom message to my attention when I was just eighteen years old. I was in a Bible class taught by an Elder in a Brooklyn, NY, church named Washington Temple. The scripture, Matthew 6:33 stayed in my mind from that day forward. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  But for many, many years, I had no clue about the truth of God’s Kingdom! I had no clue to what my Kingdom purpose was to be in this life. The Governor—Holy Spirit—preserved me for His purpose and His assignment just like He did ambassador Paul.  As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” Acts 9:3-4

It is easy to look back and see the Lord God’s protection and direction, but in the moment, we are clueless! Back in those early days, I was an accident waiting to happen! Later, there was a time that I was residing in the state of Georgia. Unbeknownst to me, the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—would lead me to meet my wife and ministry partner for the rest of my natural life. She was filled with the Holy Spirit. He had prepared her for our assignment in His Kingdom before we had even met!
 
You see, at that time I was asking the Holy Spirit to show me the way. I was seeking His guidance and direction. I had been single for a long time and had grown tired of that life. But the Holy Spirit had His hands on me, even though I was disobedient to His Word. But I kept knocking at the King’s door. Arlene was living in the state of South Carolina at that time and I didn’t like that state’s history. I never wanted to live there! But the Lord God has a way that is mighty sweet, and always for our best. As King Jesus stated:
 
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” Matthew 7:7-11

So I kept knocking. I asked Him to show me, beyond a doubt, if she was His choice for me. I met her online. In the photo I saw, she was among a group of fellow church members, out together to see a movie. She later told me that at the last moment, she was asked to get in the picture. So she stepped in with her arms wide open. It was as if she was giving me an open invitation! I knew that the Lord God had her for His purpose for my life. By the way, the Lord God used Arlene to help shape me into the man and Kingdom citizen I am today. That is what happens when you marry for purpose over passion! What I didn’t know at first was that when I was praying, asking to show me who should be my wife, she was praying that the Lord would show her to her husband. Even before we met, we were praying “in one accord”! Praise the Lord!
 
There is so much I could say concerning my journey to the Kingdom, but at 75, it would be far too long. And Arlene wouldn’t dare print it! Never think that you are not “good enough” to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. Look at the ambassador Paul. He had made a career out of killing Christians, until His life changing encounter on the road to Damascus!  Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them—both men and women—back to Jerusalem in chains.
 
As he was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul! Saul! Why are you persecuting me?”
 
“Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked.
 
And the voice replied, “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting!  Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
 
The men with Saul stood speechless, for they heard the sound of someone’s voice but saw no one! Saul picked himself up off the ground, but when he opened his eyes he was blind. So his companions led him by the hand to Damascus. He remained there blind for three days and did not eat or drink. Acts 9:1-9 NLT
 
Then God sent Ananias to pray for this Christian persecutor and he would be healed and filled with the Holy Spirit. But the Lord said, “Go, for Saul is my chosen instrument to take My message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. And I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.”
 
So Ananias went and found Saul. He laid his hands on him and said,
 
“Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road, has sent me so that you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Instantly something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized. Acts 9:15-18 NLT
 

No one is so “bad” that the Lord God can’t change them dramatically for His purpose. Our Governor—the Holy Spirit—took a man from New York who was a sinner, living a carnal life, and molded him for His purpose.
 
But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 If you will do this, everything you need will be added to your life. Earnestly seek Him. You will never have to concern yourself with tomorrow. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 Keep in mind, Jesus did not say that you would have all you want and desire. He speaks of our needs.   “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need." Matthew 6:31-33 NLT
 
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
 
Keep in mind that the Kingdom of God isn’t a religion but a government as the Lord God spoke to His ambassador Isaiah. For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. Isaiah 9:6-7a
 
Remember, your greatest asset is your faith in the King’s Word.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​​This is the question we should be asking ourselves, since being born again through His Spirit. Do you know the answer to that important question? I will say that the answer will not be a simple religious term. The answer is not “I am a Christian”. That is a name people gave Paul and Barnabas. Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch. Acts 11:25-26
 
Remember, if people can name you, they will define you.
 
When you are born again, you have to start from the beginning. You have to learn the way of the Kingdom government from a Kingdom perspective. When someone asks me if I am a Christian, I emphatically reply:  “No. I am not religious, but a citizen of God’s Kingdom government”. Other times, I respond by saying “I am an ambassador of the Kingdom of the Lord God”. Ambassador Paul made it very clear that those who are born again have their citizenship in Heaven. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.  Philippians 3:18-20
 
Notice that Paul didn’t say that heaven is our eternal home. He stated that our citizenship is in heaven—meaning that since we have been born again we are becoming more like Him. Heaven is God’s throne room, as King Jesus described it:  But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne. Matthew 5:34 Also spoken of by the prophet Isaiah:  Thus says the Lord:  “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the place of My rest?” Isaiah 66:1
 
Keep in mind that the earth has been given to mankind. This is why the Lord Jesus said there will be a new Heaven and a new Earth. The Earth is for us who are Kingdom citizens. Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.” Revelation 21:1-3 John was given this vision by the King.  
 
The earth was always meant for mankind to live on. That is why He placed man in charge. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:26-28
 
The Lord God always keeps His promise. He cannot lie. If He said it, it WILL come to pass! Remember, those of us who are His children and citizens should always reflect His values and principles. When people see and hear us, they should see our Lord and King reflected in us. Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. 1 John 3:2-3
 
Those who are filled with the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—are led by the Spirit and are children of God and citizens of His Kingdom. There are no religions in His Kingdom. Remember that all religions are made manmade. Religion hides God’s Kingdom government behind a veil of religious traditions and rules. Religion focuses on "doing" rather than "being"!
 
One characteristic of a Kingdom citizen is that we reflect the King’s values. Nothing we do should be contrary to that. In Christianity, because denominations make the rules, they may later change or break those rules. It doesn’t always reflect the One they claim to serve. But God’s Word is eternal and unchanging. It does not change with the culture. Our culture is not of this world, it comes from the Words of the Lord God. If you have His DNA, you should always reflect His values and guard His reputation.
 
On this earth, your name and reputation should reflect His reputation. I guard my name and reputation because I represent the King and His Kingdom everywhere I go. I guard my reputation for His name sake! He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 I seek to follow the lead of the Governor. There have been times in the past where my wife and I had challenges concerning our different skin color. But I refuse to allow the enemy to ruin my reputation. I do not take his bait but seek to reflect my Lord and King in every situation. I give my King the glory through the indwelling of the Governor.
 
Understand that when you have a purpose and assignment from the King, you have a reputation to protect because your life is not your own. What you say and do matters. Ambassador Paul described to the Kingdom citizens in Rome what we all deal with:  I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.” Romans 7:21-25 NLT

This is why it is so important to keep your mind filled with the King’s Word, and the Holy Spirit will bring it to your mind in times when you need that word to strengthen you! You have a choice. Your mind will instruct your body. That’s why it is vital to be full of God’s Word. In times of great testing, you won’t run to your Bible to find a Word from your King. It must already be in your mind and heart.

Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. Psalm 119:11-12
 
We will always have challenges in life, but knowing who you are in God’s Kingdom and listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit will help keep you from the enemy’s traps. As I said, you always have a choice. He wants you to choose to be His Kingdom citizens in right standing. That is one He can use for His Glory!

But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”
 
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. 2 Timothy 2:19-21 NLT

Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is your faith in His Word.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
​
W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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​​​People often talk about the “keys to the Kingdom”. But there is actually only this one key, with all others they mention falling under this one: Obedience to His Word. That is the key to receiving all of the Lord God’s promises. That is our focus. Reading and studying His Word is your source for entering His Kingdom. It equips you to receive from the Holy Spirit. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:26 It is not even about attending church. There’s an old saying that says “Sitting in a garage doesn’t make you a car!” True! Read what King Jesus stated to His disciples. And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.” John 12:47-50
 
The Word of the Lord God is what Kingdom citizens live and operate by. It is our strength and nourishment! Many people who carry the name Christian fail to embrace His Word, though it is life! They claim to love Him but refuse to make His Word their lifestyle. As King Jesus said:  “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 Ambassador John repeated the same thing. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3 So if that be the case, why are there so many religious leaders not teaching His Word? That is because many are caught up in their own religious ambitions. It is self serving to only serve up what they believe people want to hear and leave out the real ‘meat’ of His Word. There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen. You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s Word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food. For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. Solid food is for those who are mature, who through training have the skill to recognize the difference between right and wrong. Hebrews 5:11-14 NLT
 
Too many leaders aren’t being led by the Governor—Holy Spirit. If we fail to read and study on a daily basis, do we really believe that His Word gives us life? As Jesus said:  It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are Spirit, and they are life. John 6:63 If that be truth, why do so many Christians focus on their bodies as a priority? Do you trust the Lord God for your health? If you trust in His Word that is a sure sign that you love Him. You cannot separate Him from His Word because He IS the Word! And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
 
He has given us His Word and the Holy Spirit. That is all we need to live an abundant life in God’s Kingdom. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. John 14:16-17
 
If you fail to have a Kingdom mindset, it is impossible for you to have a clear understanding of the Kingdom message. You cannot see His Kingdom clearly through religious eyes.
 
The Lord God’s Constitution is not a religious book. It is a guide to understanding His Kingdom. It is His Testament to His Kingdom citizens. This is why King Jesus stated:  But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33

If you want to know what you are seeking, think about what you are praying about. On the whole, we have gotten it wrong. We seek the things we want…money, possessions, jobs, relationships, etc. Our only focus should be to seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness. It truly is just that simple, and yet so hard! He must be first. The Lord God has proven this in our lives time and time again. This is the true reason why He physically came to this earth. Now when it was day, He departed and went into a deserted place. And the crowd sought Him and came to Him, and tried to keep Him from leaving them; but He said to them, “I must preach the Kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.” Luke 4:42-43
 
Now concerning His Word and religious material; the power of religion lies in its ability to serve as a substitute for the Kingdom and for the Holy Spirit. It hinders mankind from pursuing the genuine answer to this world’s problems. Also religion tries to do the work of the Holy Spirit. But only is able to try to control people from the outside. The work of the Holy Spirit is an internal, spiritual work. We must be changed from the inside. Then the inside will take care of the outside! But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-25

You are not to be led and molded by man’s denominational laws. The Lord God’s way is being led and taught by the Holy Spirit. So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses. Galatians 5:16-18 NLT
 
Religion preoccupies those who are religious and hides the Kingdom of God. But here is the key. You must be seeking it to find it. Only those who are seeking will find it. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8

Do that and you will find your needs being met, even before you ask. 

"Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to Him than any birds! Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?"

“Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?"

“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need."

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom." Luke 12:21-32 NLT

Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is your faith in His Word.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
​
W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
This article may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author's name and website address are included at the end of the article as originally placed.  Thank you