There are hundreds of thousands that attend some kind of religious institution that are seeking and searching for the King. All they have to do is to embrace God's last testament (the Bible). Remember, God's Constitution is a legal book, not a religious book.
Human history is full of examples of good and bad kings, good kingdoms and bad kingdoms, benevolent governments and oppressive governments. One fact that stands out clearly is this: As the king goes so goes the kingdom. Since a kingdom is tied so closely to the nature and character of its king, it is virtually impossible for a good kingdom to come from a bad king or a bad kingdom to come from a good king. Jesus made this statement concerning the character of mankind: “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."
Fortunately for all of us, the King of kings is a very good King, and His kingdom is a good kingdom. That is why we who are citizens of the kingdom of Heaven can live and work for the kingdom. We engage the popular culture with it; in complete confidence that we are serving not only the Lord God, but also the better interests of our fellow humans who are not yet in the Kingdom.
Always be aware that our King's rule is just and righteous. He rules with fairness, grace, compassion, mercy and most of all, with love. In His love, He delights to give all good things to His children, His people. James the brother of Jesus, made this statement: 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. King Jesus made this statement: Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Remember, no matter who we are, and whether we realize it or not, the Kingdom of Heaven is the Kingdom we have always been looking for. The nature of a king and his government determines the quality of life in his Kingdom.
Luke 6:43-45 James 1:17 Luke 12:32
~~W.R. Luchie
Human history is full of examples of good and bad kings, good kingdoms and bad kingdoms, benevolent governments and oppressive governments. One fact that stands out clearly is this: As the king goes so goes the kingdom. Since a kingdom is tied so closely to the nature and character of its king, it is virtually impossible for a good kingdom to come from a bad king or a bad kingdom to come from a good king. Jesus made this statement concerning the character of mankind: “For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks."
Fortunately for all of us, the King of kings is a very good King, and His kingdom is a good kingdom. That is why we who are citizens of the kingdom of Heaven can live and work for the kingdom. We engage the popular culture with it; in complete confidence that we are serving not only the Lord God, but also the better interests of our fellow humans who are not yet in the Kingdom.
Always be aware that our King's rule is just and righteous. He rules with fairness, grace, compassion, mercy and most of all, with love. In His love, He delights to give all good things to His children, His people. James the brother of Jesus, made this statement: 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. King Jesus made this statement: Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Remember, no matter who we are, and whether we realize it or not, the Kingdom of Heaven is the Kingdom we have always been looking for. The nature of a king and his government determines the quality of life in his Kingdom.
Luke 6:43-45 James 1:17 Luke 12:32
~~W.R. Luchie
