Think about this:  True rest is a gift from being in the Lord God’s presence. In the Christian culture, Sunday is the “Sabbath” or day of rest. Yet, many who are involved in ministry will tell you that Sunday is the busiest, most exhausting day of the week! The day is spent “doing” rather than resting in His Presence. Even many of those who attend a Sunday service or help by volunteering in some way will need a nap by the time they get home!

Meeting your responsibilities in your own strength does not give rest, even if you love what you are doing. When you are preoccupied with doing your ministry obligations in your own strength, you aren’t seeking the Father or His Kingdom, which is always to be our first priority and responsibility above all.  But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 Often people gauge how “anointed” the service was by how tired they are when they get home! They have to rest up before going to work on Monday. That is the very opposite of the finding rest in His presence. This high energy, entertainment is not what is meant by “do not forsake the assembling of ourselves together” in Hebrews 10. Its purpose was to encourage one another in the Kingdom. We are to gain all the knowledge we can concerning God’s Kingdom. My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. Hosea 4:6
 
So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. So let us do our best to enter that rest. But if we disobey God, as the people of Israel did, we will fall. Hebrews 4:9-11
 
King Jesus showed us the best example, through Martha and Mary, of finding rest and peace in His presence, rather than by doing things for Him. They came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.  Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.”
 
But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42 NLT Mary received His rest and peace, while Martha worked hard but received neither rest nor peace.
 
While I resided in Brooklyn, New York, I attended many churches that held services Friday nights and all day Sunday and Sunday evening, thinking that was the will of the Lord God. It was as if your level of exhaustion equaled your righteousness! The next morning, I would have great difficulty getting out of bed to go to my job—I had two full time jobs at that time. Rest and peace was definitely lacking in my life at that time. Every since I have come into the knowledge of His Kingdom, I have found peace and rest. I enjoy my purpose and assignment in His Kingdom. My obligations are only to the Father, not man.
 
How then do we receive His rest and peace in our busy life? Stay in His presence and praise Him continually!  I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17
 
We as Kingdom citizens should always represent the King in all that we say and do. In other words, it should be our lifestyle.  Just as I am an example, you should be as well. King David truly appreciated the work of the King’s hands and worshipped Him for it, as we should as well.
 
O Lord, our Lord, Your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing Your enemies and all who oppose You. When I look at the night sky and see the work of Your fingers—the moon and the stars You set in place—what are mere mortals that You should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? Yet You made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority—the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and everything that swims the ocean currents. O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Psalm 8:1-9 NLT
 
The Lord God’s Presence attracts the right people into your life. Once you are at peace with what is happening in your life, you can trust the Lord God to bring the right people and the right opportunities your way. In fact, what many consider miracles are standard procedure in His Kingdom. But if I am casting out demons by the power of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. Luke 11:20
 
You will find good things will happen more abundantly when you stop trying to do everything in your own strength. Don’t strive, but rest in His presence. People are attracted to us because they are attracted by the Lord God’s Holy Spirit. You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 Moses knew being in the Lord God’s Presence was vital. And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
 
Then he said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth.” Exodus 33:14-16
 
Your life should be distinguished because the Lord God hangs out with you, not for what you have or what you do. When the Lord God resides with you, people are drawn to you even though they don’t know why. They are drawn like a moth to a flame. I experience this regularly. At first I thought it was my attire, but I later realized it was His presence residing in me. As King Jesus said, 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
 
When His presence is in you, people know something is different with you, even if they can’t figure it out. In truth, they are being drawn by the Holy Spirit to the Lord, not to you. His presence in you is what makes the difference.
 
So then, I encourage you that in all your “doing” to stop and ask yourself when you last sat at His feet and basked in His Presence. Ask yourself when you last felt His gift of rest and peace. And ask yourself honestly whether you have been more like Martha or Mary. Both are necessary, but being in His presence is the greater one.
 
Remember, your faith in His Word is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.

​All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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When you are born in your physical body, everything that you know is learned from someone else: from your parents, relatives, friends, church, school and environment. All of those streams of information are part of your physical life. It affects how you behave and respond in this three dimensional world. For years you were unaware that you were a spiritual being living in a physical body. It wasn’t until you came into the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ that you began to realize you were a spirit living in a physical body. Nearly all of that knowledge came to you by way of a religion. I must say, I was one of those individuals.
 
When I reached the age of eighteen, the Holy Spirit, whom I now know as our Kingdom Governor—engraved this Word from God’s Constitution in my memory. But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 At that time, I did not realize what a profound effect those words would have on my life one day. That is when the Governor preserved me until my appointed time to teach His Kingdom Gospel message to the world through the internet and eBooks. He also preserved my wife Arlene for this very purpose and assignment. Back then, I could not have even imagined what His purpose and plan was for my life! Computers and the internet had not even been invented yet!  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.  And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13 He reveals our purpose in pieces over time because we aren't ready to receive it and cannot comprehend how it could be accomplished at that time. 
 
I used to attend many different churches and denominations. It has been a long spiritual journey through a great deal of religious information, rituals and traditions. I realized that I had a mindset like every other religious person at that time. It gets rooted in your mind and becomes a part of you and your way of life. Even the world can "act" like a Christian; the characteristics are so common and engrained in their minds. We have seen it portrayed in comedy and satire in the world's entertainment.

It was only when the Governor brought back to my memory, Matthew 6:33, that my thinking began to change. He opened my eyes to see the Kingdom of God separate from religion, as a heavenly government. It required a whole new mindset. Old thinking had to be examined, questioned and laid to rest forever. Mental and spiritual “housecleaning”! I realized what ambassador Paul meant when he stated to the Roman Believers:  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2
 
I began to realize that the King wants us individually to give Him our whole mind, body and spirit. Understand, religion keeps you at a junction until your appointed time to come to the knowledge of God’s Kingdom government. Many are still conformed to the religious way of thinking, but it is a journey of ever increasing wisdom, knowledge and understanding, if you seek it and are not content to just enjoy the ride of the journey. Seeking God's Kingdom is intentional. If you seek the Kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit—our Governor—will give you wisdom, knowledge and understanding. 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
 
Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand. His disciples came and asked Him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?”
 
He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them. That is why I use these parables, for they look, but they don’t really see. They hear, but they don’t really listen or understand.  This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that says, ‘When you hear what I say, you will not understand. When you see what I do, you will not comprehend. For the hearts of these people are hardened, and their ears cannot hear, and they have closed their eyes—so their eyes cannot see, and their ears cannot hear, and their hearts cannot understand, and they cannot turn to Me and let Me heal them.’”
 
“But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it. Matthew 10:9-17 NLT
 
I am convinced that it is the guidance of our Governor that led Arlene and I to create this website for the world to freely, without any cost, view, read, and study. It is our purpose to share all the Holy Spirit gives us to all who are seeking Kingdom knowledge. It will only be revealed to you if you take the time and effort to truly seek it with all your heart. Understanding that life in God’s Kingdom government is your protection and provision in this world. Read what King Jesus stated while here on this earth:
 
Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 
 
Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?
 
And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you. Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom. Luke 12:22-32
 
Keep this thought in mind. When Kingdom citizens obey and trust in God and His Kingdom government, you do not need to worry about anything. He has already provided. He has already made a way. His Will is being performed in your life. Trust in your King and do not worry. The problem comes when we doubt, like Peter when he stepped out on to the water. I can truly say that my wife and I are living examples of what it is to be a Kingdom citizen. Those with a religious traditional mindset think they must be seeking after prosperity, but citizens obey and trust in His Word. Whenever we seek after anything other than His Kingdom and His righteousness, we are out of His Will and will not succeed. I truly feel as King David did: 
 
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the Lord upholds him with His hand. I have been young, and now am old; Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread. Psalm 37:23-25
 
We can truly say from our life experiences that if and when you embrace the Kingdom way of thinking, you will never have to concern yourself with wanting things. He provides for all of His citizens needs. And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19  Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.  Philippians 4:11-13 NLT
 
Life in God’s Kingdom is a journey of ever increasing wisdom, knowledge and understanding. We may have only been “riding along” for most of our life, with religious minds, but for nearly twelve years now we have been focused, intentionally seeking and growing and the benefits are beyond words! Trust the Father and let Him use you for His Kingdom purpose!
 
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites. If we [claim to] live by the [Holy] Spirit, we must also walk by the Spirit [with personal integrity, godly character, and moral courage—our conduct empowered by the Holy Spirit]. Galatians 5:22-25 AMP
 
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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Keep in mind, the Kingdom was the embodiment of the Lord Jesus’ teaching, not the cross nor prosperity. In fact, He never taught or preached on them either. There were a number of teachers and philosophers, all with their own school of thought and their own disciples. Even back in Isaiah’s day, he had disciples who were learning from him. Bind up the testimony; seal the law among my disciples. Isaiah 8:16 My wife Arlene and I consider ourselves students and disciples of the Gospel of the Kingdom as King Jesus taught. It is all He and His earthly cousin John proclaimed. 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 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17
 
Please note:  John the Baptist had been presenting the same message about the Kingdom. The Lord Jesus was fully aware of the message when He went to him for baptism. There were many who were surprised that the Lord Jesus was submitting to John for baptism.  He did this to demonstrate to others of the world that His teaching wasn’t independent of John’s but rather He was in total harmony with it.  This was the will of His Father. Keep in mind that John had been gaining a number of disciples (followers/students) and when people came to him with a desire to repent and change the way they were thinking and living, he baptized them. Yet, when the Lord Jesus came to John to be baptized by Him, John protested. Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” Matthew 3:13-14
 
But this was all in the Will of the King, His grand plan for His citizens. The King’s righteousness and will must be accomplished.  But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize Him. After His baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on Him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy.” Matthew 3:15-17 NLT
 
Please note that the Lord Jesus needed to be identified with it through baptism. He publicly needed to declare that He belonged to the school of the Kingdom of Heaven, and that He is fully integrated with the mindset and ways of the Kingdom. We all have a part in His Kingdom. Our part was to build this website and teach all who will hear, all things pertaining to life in God’s Kingdom! As citizens, our teacher is the Holy Spirit—our Kingdom Governor—with His Word.  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. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you. John 16:13-15
 
I notice that many people are of the school of that embraces the prosperity ministry. I will say this flat out:  they are being misled. Anyone who takes one benefit of God’s Kingdom and turns it into the focus of their “ministry” is misleading. In the Kingdom, He supplies all your needs, but it is not our focus. We are only to seek His Kingdom and His righteousness. That is our responsibility. It is a part of life in His Kingdom. Ambassador Paul made that personally clear.  And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
 
When the Lord Jesus told the young rich ruler to sell all that he had and give it to the poor, He was testing him to see if his riches had him. Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?”
 
So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.”
 
Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”
 
But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the Kingdom of God!” And the disciples were astonished at His words.
 
But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” Mark 10:17-25 That does not fit a prosperity “gospel”.
 
There are many who claim the name of Jesus and know nothing concerning the Kingdom of God and its government. They give from their wealth and not from their faith in the King. My wife and I make it our priority to be led by our Governor—the Holy Spirit—concerning giving. We don’t give out of habit, obligation or manipulation. We give according to His leading.
 
Here is an excellent model of Kingdom giving:  All the believers were united in heart and mind. And they felt that what they owned was not their own, so they shared everything they had. The apostles testified powerfully to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God’s great blessing was upon them all. There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
 
For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus. He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles. Acts 4:32-37 NLT
 
The people realized that everything belonged to the King. This is the message that Jesus lived and taught while He was here on earth. Notice, there wasn’t any lack among the Lord God’s people.
 
Allow yourself to be led by the Holy Spirit to eliminate being deceived and giving to dishonest individuals and organizations. Many mistakes may be avoided if we would just talk to the Father and listen to the Holy Spirit in all of our life decisions.  And always remember what the Master teacher has said. Often we listen, learn, but do not put these teachings into action.
 
Remember, your faith in the Lord God’s Word is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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Do you recall what King Jesus stated to His disciples concerning their true worth? 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 6:26-27 NLT

He wants us to truly understand our worth and position in His Kingdom! Things are being made by mankind and they will come and go, but your worth in the Lord God’s Kingdom will always remain the same. And your value does not increase because you are famous or have acquired more material things! That has nothing to do with your worth in His Kingdom! For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:2-5
 
Why would Kingdom citizens ever worry? The Lord Jesus made this statement concerning the things we worry about:  “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?” Matthew 6:25
 
King Jesus wants us to know that we are more important than the things we work to acquire. Would it surprise you to learn that most religions are built around the promise to meet these very same needs as a priority? Remember this one thing; meeting human needs are the promises of all religions. The priority in religious prayers and petitions is for personal needs to be met. Human need is what drives religion.
 
Remember that the Lord God established His priority at the very beginning and made it clear by His own declaration to mankind. The Lord Jesus came to earth and reestablished His 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 The Lord God knows of all that we need. Those needs are met as a byproduct of being in His Kingdom and following the instructions of this one command. Everything else comes into order when we make His priority our priority. God’s Kingdom is eternal, all other things are temporary. His two priorities for His citizens are 1)Seeking His Kingdom and 2) His righteousness—meaning to stay in right standing with His Word and His commands. Remember what Jesus said:  “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” John 14:15 
 
King Jesus tells us “don’t worry about your life”. The word worry means to consume in thought, to establish as our first interest, mental preoccupation, priority, concern, fretting, fear of the unknown and to rehearse the future over which we have no control. Worry will consume you and make an issue bigger than the Father in your eyes. If we ever truly get a revelation of how great our Father is and how He loves His people, we would never worry.
 
If you seek the Kingdom FIRST, then you will have no concern for other things.  Then those things which you need will be provided for you by the King. By loving Him and obeying His Word, you are positioned in right standing with our King. Keep in mind what the Lord Jesus stated to the religious leaders:  “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38 He created us and He commands our attention.
 
The Lord Jesus’ first instruction to mankind was to SEEK. To seek means to pursue, study, explore, expand, learn and consider. What you seek is what you desire to know and becomes your focus. You want to know everything there is to know about what you are seeking, to the point of intimate knowledge. To seek also means to give diligent dedication to and to preoccupy one’s self with that which one is seeking. If you really want the Kingdom, it must be pursued, studied, understood and learned.  As Jesus said, “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
 
When you truly seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness FIRST, you will also truly understand your self worth in His 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 “If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32
 
Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom 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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You may wonder why I continue to stay on Kingdom faith. It is key to all we need concerning the Lord God’s Kingdom. Stay with me, continuing to grow in wisdom and knowledge in Kingdom faith.

What exactly is faith? Many have different ideas of what faith truly is. In God’s Constitution, the book of Hebrews states in the amplified version:  Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality--faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. Hebrews 11:1 AMP
 
in the Hebrew language, the most common word for faith is “aman”; while in the Greek, the word for faith that is used most frequently in the New Testament is “pistis”. Pistis refers to conviction, a deeply held belief. It also means persuaded.  The individual who has pistis faith is persuaded at a deep level of conviction that something is true beyond any doubt. Does this sound like a statement from one who has faith beyond any doubt? Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. For I am convinced [and continue to be convinced—beyond any doubt] that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present and threatening, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the [unlimited] love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39 AMP Amen!
 
Another way to describe “pistis” faith is to say that it is a faith of confident expectation.  That is the faith Hebrews 11:1 is talking about. Confident expectation is being absolutely sure of what we hope for and certain of though we do not yet see. Keep in mind that we cannot have Kingdom faith and without expecting something to happen. True faith also means having a sure hope.
 
Remember that the word faith is used to describe many concepts in this life. This dilutes and clouds the true power of faith! You may hear the phrase “the faith” from religious individuals, which usually refers to a formal set of beliefs or an established religious denomination. “Keep the faith” means to hold firmly to a belief system to which you have committed. The term “faith movement” refers to an adherence to a belief system that magnifies the power of belief to the status of a doctrine. It puts the focus of that power on the person rather than the Lord God. So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. Mark 11:22 I was once part of each of these systems at some point in my life. All of these are legitimate expressions that define individual and corporate experiences of millions of people over time. But it is not the Kingdom faith of His citizens.
 
I want to make you aware of this one thing:  Hope that is in the Lord God’s Constitution is sure and certain because it is anchored on the integrity and promises of the Lord God.

Remember this; God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? Numbers 23:19  We may not see it yet, but we know that it is on its way because He said so! Our faith is not in what we desire, but in God. Keep in mind what ambassador Paul said concerning hope:  For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Romans 8:24-25 The amplified version says, “We wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.” Yes! If we are confident and do not doubt that something is coming to pass, we will be patient and composed!
 
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:19-20  Remember that hope is a vital part of Kingdom faith. Because it is anchored on the Lord God’s Word—who cannot lie and who is unchanging—it is a sure thing as Kingdom citizens. By the way, “pistis” faith also means resolve. To resolve is to come to a definite decision or conclusion about something. It is settled. Pistis faith brings peace and drives out worry and anxiety. You have put it down at Jesus’ feet and await for it to come to pass. Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. Romans 5:1-2 NLT
 
Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is the faith you have 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 may come as a surprise to many, but the concept of “kingdom” was not invented by mankind, but was the first form of government introduced by the Lord God. 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 1:27-28

So then, what is a kingdom? A kingdom is the territory over which the owner—king—governs. He imparts it with his personal will, purpose, and intent while producing a culture with values, morals and lifestyle that reflect his desires for his citizens.
 
Since the fall of man, man has tried to initiate this concept of the kingdom, but throughout history mankind’s attempt to establish a heavenly kingdom on earth has failed. One attempt was the tower of Babel.  Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. 
 
Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They had brick for stone, and they had asphalt for mortar. 
 
And they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, and a tower whose top is in the heavens; let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be scattered abroad over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:1-4
 
Keep in mind that the kingdom concept as a whole has been lost to contemporary culture, especially in the western world. I first learned about kingdoms while attending public school in Brooklyn, New York. But that was many, many years ago!
 
In man’s attempt to create a kingdom here on earth, man has attempted to design his own form of government. Here are just a few examples:  communism, socialism, and democracies with presidents, dictators or prime ministers leading. All of us are seeking the Kingdom even if we aren’t aware of it. Remember this, according to the Lord Jesus, the most important priority of all mankind should be seeking and studying the heavenly Kingdom government and the administration of the Lord God and His purpose and plan to impact the earth. The question is, how does one explore the concept, nature, function, parts, principles and power of the Kingdom? The answer is through wisdom and understanding. My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding; yes, if you cry out for discernment, and lift up your voice for understanding, if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly. Proverbs 2:1-7
 
To truly be effective in the Kingdom of God—meaning His government—one must understand the concept of a kingdom, Kingdom philosophy, government, culture, economy, citizenship, provision, worship, protocol and representation. The Lord God made this statement to His representative Hosea concerning the chosen people Israel:  My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. Hosea 4:6 

Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. Proverbs 4:5-8
 
The secret to a full and fulfilled life is understanding and applying the Kingdom government of Heaven here on earth. Remember that the ignorance of the Kingdom concept makes it difficult to understand fully the message of God’s Constitution –the Bible.
 
The concept of “kingdom” came from the Lord God. The King of His Kingdom is a benevolent King who cares for and meets the needs of His citizens. He laid out all the benefits and responsibilities of His citizens in His testaments—His Word. Then He sent His only Son to give us entrance and access to His Kingdom and, finally, He sent His Kingdom Governor—who is the Holy Spirit—to lead and guide us in this Kingdom life. He has made everything available to us to live an abundant life in His Kingdom. Seek it!
 
Manmade kingdoms all falter and crumble under power, greed, corruption and selfish desires. Only God’s Kingdom is pure, eternal and unshaken by mankind. “But true wisdom and power are found in God; counsel and understanding are His…He builds up nations, and He destroys them. He expands nations, and He abandons them. He strips kings of understanding and leaves them wandering in a pathless wasteland.” Job 12:13, 23-24 NLT
 
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. Hebrews 12:28-29
 
Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is the faith you have 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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​An architect’s number one priority is laying a solid foundation. The success of his whole design rests on that foundation. Part of having a solid foundation is laying the correct foundation. For example, when a building is a one story building, it requires less depth in the ground.  But if the building is a three story building it will require more depth to sustain the structure. Yes, it takes both the type and quality of the material and the depth. The same is said of teaching the Gospel of the Kingdom. If you fail to lay the correct foundation in teaching the Gospel of Christ—which IS the Gospel of the Kingdom—you will have a difficult time understanding the essence of its meaning. King Jesus spoke of having a solid foundation:  But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like:  He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock.  Luke 6:46-48
 
Keep this thought in mind, you cannot build Kingdom faith on a religious foundation. It just won’t work.  There are many well-meaning individuals, attempting to teach a Kingdom message with a religious foundation. They conduct their church services the same way, but sprinkle in some Kingdom precepts and principles with it. But the Kingdom of God is a government, not a religion. Without the understanding, of a kingdom government, they are trying to build on a weak foundation. Read what the Lord God told His ambassador concerning the coming of His Son:  For a Child is born to us, a Son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called:  Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of His ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! Isaiah 9:6-7 NLT
 
In order for one to teach the Kingdom message, you must have a clear and solid understanding of it with a solid and correct Kingdom foundation. One cannot build on a weak foundation for in times of crisis it will all crumble and fall. You first must take the time to slowly tear down the old foundation of religious thinking. Then, and only then, may you start rebuilding a foundation with a new mindset. Ambassador Paul put it this way:  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2
 
Remember that religion is created by man and is of this world. But the Lord God’s Kingdom is a government that is not of this world. It is the government of Heaven, where our King resides and the Kingdom of God resides in His citizens. Read what the Lord Jesus told His disciples:  “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 (Holy Spirit), 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 The key to understanding the Kingdom message is having a solid and correct foundation.
 
As I see and read about all the religions on this earth, I see they are all searching for the Kingdom. It is ironic that their religious traditions hide the very Kingdom they actually need.  This is what King Jesus meant when He stated, And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it. For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked forward to this present time.  Matthew 11:12-13 NLT Luke, one of the disciples, recorded Jesus’ words in this way:  “The law and the prophets were until John. Since that time the Kingdom of God has been preached, and everyone is pressing into it.  And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one tittle of the law to fail.” Luke 16:16-17 
 
Remember, your faith in His Word is your greatest asset in the Kingdom.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie 
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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We know that every country has a predominant culture, which refers to the particular beliefs, moral values, social customs and lifestyles that distinguish a nation or group of people that is unique to them. The Kingdom of God is no different. Kingdom faith is a distinctive characteristic of the citizens of the Kingdom of the Lord God.

From the very beginning, the Lord God intended His citizens to have a culture of faith. But faith isn’t only part of the culture; it is the currency of the Kingdom of God. Just as the dollar is the currency on which America runs, so faith is the currency on which the Kingdom of God runs! Currency refers to whatever is used as legal tender in a nation. Keep in mind, no country can function without some kind of currency. You can’t purchase anything without currency. What happens when you don’t have the correct currency?  Life gets harder. You can’t buy or sell. You aren’t able to meet your needs nor your family’s needs. You may have a thousand Yen in your pocket but will not be able to buy anything in your local grocery store. You might just as well be broke. Keep in mind that in the Kingdom of the Lord God poverty is not measured in terms of the lack of money, but in the lack of faith in the King. 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
 
People without faith in the King are poor in the Lord God’s Kingdom. They do not have the correct currency. “How long has this been happening?” Jesus asked the boy’s father. He replied, “Since he was a little boy. The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.”
 
“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”
The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:21-24 NLT
 
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. Galatians 2:16
 
Yes, people without faith are poor in the Kingdom of the Lord God, regardless of how much money they may have. A good analogy for this is:  After the United State’s Civil War, there were many Confederate states with wealth in Confederate currency. That currency was worthless in the former Confederate states as the United States currency was the dollar. Their only value was in starting a fire to keep warm.  Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”
 
So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.”
 
He said to Him, “Which ones?”
 
Jesus said, “‘You shall not murder,’ ‘You shall not commit adultery,’ ‘You shall not steal,’ ‘You shall not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”
 
The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?”
 
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect (have the spiritual maturity that accompanies godly character with no moral or ethical deficiencies), go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
 
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:16-24
 
What King Jesus was actually saying to the rich young ruler was, “Do not trust in your riches, trust in Me. Then you will find true wealth” Keep in mind that earthly riches are temporary. Kingdom faith is the real treasure. Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
 
Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:44-46
 
I want to share this one thought with you. The enemy—meaning the devil—isn’t after your money. He’s not after any of your material possessions. They mean nothing to him. He is after your faith. He knows the currency of God’s Kingdom. Your level of belief in the Lord Jesus is very important to Satan. He knows if he can steal your faith—if he can cause you to doubt—you will be spiritually bankrupt! Faith in the King gives you hope and strength to fulfill His purpose for your life. If you lose your faith in Him, life becomes pointless and without value. Spiritually bankrupt!
 
It is our responsibility to always focus our faith on the Lord Jesus and His Word while we are on this earth, if we are to do the work He has called us to do. So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what was done to the fig tree, but also if you say to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ it will be done.  And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21:21-22
 
We’ve got to stop pursuing earthly wealth, seeking it to help “build the Kingdom”. Our Father doesn’t need us to raise money for His Kingdom. He has everything we will ever need and more to do what He has called us to do for the Kingdom of God and He will provide it as long as we only seek His Kingdom and His righteousness! “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 6:31-34
 
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My Words will by no means pass away. Mark 13:31
 
Remember, as I always say, your faith in the King 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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​King Jesus promised His children and citizens eternal life. That is His promise to all those who accept Him and live according to His Constitution. …So that whoever believes will, in Him, have eternal life [after physical death, and will actually live forever]. For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life.  John 3:15-16 AMP
 
When you live among your close family and relatives, you may find it difficult to embrace the Kingdom because of their unbelief. They may even be religious or casual Christians and still hinder you from growing in wisdom and knowledge about God’s Kingdom. Do you recall what King Jesus stated concerning family and friends? He was speaking to His disciples and those of us who have faith in Him and His Word. So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Matthew 19:28-30
 
While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”
 
But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:46-50
 
Eternity is a long, long time...it is forever! Remember, the Lord God’s Word is enduring and will last forever. It is eternal and unchanging! When you obey the Word of Truth you purify your soul through living by His Word. Yes His Word cleanses us.  Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever. 1 Peter 1:22-23
 
Ambassador Peter goes on to state that what you see around you is temporary, even the accomplishments of mankind; but the Lord God’s Word will live on through eternity. As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever. And that word is the Gospel that was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 NLT The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8
 
Keep this in mind, that while we live in time, our King and God lives in eternity and is not limited to time as we know it. 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
 
It is vital that we stay in the Lord God’s Constitution, because it is the source of our strength and our very being on this fallen world. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
 
I encourage you to be bold, strong and courageous in His Word because His Word is all we have. When we are confident in His Word, we will be bold! His Word is Spirit and life. His Word is eternal and unchanging. It is the Constitution of the Lord God’s Heavenly Kingdom and our key to wisdom and understanding. Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]. Prize wisdom [and exalt her], and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. Proverbs 4:6-8 AMP
 
Remember, King Jesus had many disciples who followed Him, but He only chose twelve. Many could not handle His Words. 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. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?”
 
But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the Words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:63-69
 
Do not follow the masses to large religious institutions or follow what is "popular" at the moment. A crowd doesn’t mean they are filled with the Holy Spirit or His Wisdom and knowledge.  A crowd is drawn by what feeds their emotions and feels good. Being with a crowd makes some feel accepted and feel better about themselves. But remember what King Jesus said:  “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.” Matthew 7:13-14
 
In conclusion, I leave you with the Words of our King.  Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Mark 13:31
 
Remember, your greatest asset in the Kingdom is your faith in His eternal and unchanging Word.

All scriptures are NKJV unless noted
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W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
 
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