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
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
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
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
