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You Live In The Kingdom Now

Did you know that you’re a heavenly citizen? Your life is from heaven. You’re not of this world. You’re in God’s Kingdom now! Therefore, don’t transact your affairs, don’t live as though you’re of this world or living in the world: “Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances” (Colossians 2:20).

Your actions and reactions, your thoughts, words and responses shouldn’t be like those of the people of the world. You’re different. You live on God’s terms; you live by His Word. You live by faith, because that’s the lifestyle in our spiritual Kingdom. 

Jesus said in John 15:19, “…I have chosen you out of the world….” No wonder the Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, cautioned, “Why are you still living as though you’re in the world, when actually you live in Christ, in the Spirit?”

Then, in Galatians 5:25, He tells us to walk in the Spirit, because we live in the Spirit. Now that you’re born again, you live in two worlds: the physical world and the spiritual world. But you have to be more conscious of the spiritual world because life is spiritual.

Colossians 3:1-2 says, “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Live the life of heaven—on earth! Let your outlook on life be from the Kingdom’s perspective. 

When you understand this, you’ll never be perturbed by the troubles and crises in the world; you’ll live above them. This is because in the Kingdom we only win and grow from glory to glory. Hallelujah!

PRAYER / CONFESSION

I’m not of this world; I’m born from heaven and live the life of heaven now in the earth! I live above the debilitating principles of this world, walking in victory, health, strength and prosperity. I’m conscious of my heavenly blessings, rights and privileges and I live in them in Christ Jesus. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 17:15-16 AMPC; 1 Corinthians 15:48-49 AMPC; Colossians 1:12-13

HE HAS RECONCILED US TO HIMSELF

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:19).

Jesus came to reconcile the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses against them. It reminds of what the Bible says in Colossians 1:21-22, “And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight” (NKJV). 

Christ Jesus initiated and established peace between God and man through His death on the cross. Man had become alienated from the life of God through Adam’s disobedience, but Jesus reconciled us with the Father in the body of His flesh through death, to present us holy, blameless and above reproach before the Father. 

Now, who is Jesus, and why was He able to achieve this for man? Was He just a good man? No; otherwise, He wouldn’t have qualified to die for us because the Bible says that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. The blood of the ordinary man wouldn’t qualify for our redemption. But the blood of Jesus was divine, being God in the flesh. He was sinless.

The Bible says, “Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses” (Acts 13:38-39). Notice that the Scriptures didn’t say “shall be justified”; it’s not a promise. All who believe are justified.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ by which you were recreated with a new life of righteousness qualified you to live in the presence of God without guilt or condemnation; you’re free from all accusations, being justified by His grace. This is the Gospel! 

The reason you’re holy, blameless and justified before the Father isn’t because of what you did or didn’t do; it’s the result of what Jesus did and who He is. Now you have received abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness in Christ Jesus. Hallelujah!

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, I thank you for the resurrection of Jesus Christ by which I’ve been justified by faith. Now, I’m holy, blameless and above reproach in your sight. Thank you for this amazing blessing, love and grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

Romans 5:10; Ephesians 2:13-16; Colossians 1:20

WE GROW BUT WE DON’T AGE

And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you (Romans 8:11 AMPC). 

Some people believe the human body is meant to be active and vibrant for only a few years before it starts getting weak. So they ask, “Just how far can the body go?” Well, the Bible shows us the body can go very far. Adam lived for 930 years before he died. He didn’t die because the body couldn’t take it anymore; he died because of sin. 

God had said to him, “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:17). He ate of it and died. Many others lived for several hundreds of years. Some even lived older than Adam until the sin in the world got so much and God said, “…My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years” (Genesis 6:3).

Notice that God didn’t say less than 120 years. Some people however quote Psalm 90 and say God reduced the number of years of man’s life from 120 to 70. But that’s incorrect. That particular Psalm wasn’t written by David; it was a lamentation written by Moses. It says, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years…” (Psalm 90:10). 

Moses wasn’t stating something from God; he saw the children of Israel passing away at a young age and he lamented. Think about it: how long did Moses himself live? “Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished” (Deuteronomy 34:7 NKJV).

If Moses could have had such an amazing testimony, you have something better. In Christ, you’ve been brought into agelessness. When you were born again, you received the same eternal life as Jesus. Eternal life is the life with agelessness. When you received it, you were brought into God’s realm of eternity, into an ageless zone. In Christ, we grow without ageing; we have an endless, incorruptible, and indestructible life.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, thank you for I’m no longer bound by the limitations of ageing and decay. I have passed from death to life; from age into agelessness. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and I’m strengthened, vitalized, and energized by Him now and always. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

John 11:25-26; Romans 8:10-11 ESV

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 12:22-50; Genesis 40-41

THERE’S A CROWN WAITING

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown (Revelation 3:11). 

What a strong admonition from the Lord! He counselled the church in Philadelphia to hold fast to what they had. These weren’t earthly things but spiritual things. He told them to hold fast to them because of the possibility of losing them. The way to hold fast to what God has given to you is to put it to work; keep using it. 

Imagine a Christian who was always winning souls and bringing them to church. But one day, something offended him and he stopped winning souls. If only he knew that there was a crown of righteousness waiting for him; but now, someone else was going to get it.

If it weren’t possible for someone else to get it, God wouldn’t have said so. Read our opening verse again: “…hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” Seeing someone else do what God told you to do is one of life’s deepest pains. Think about Saul for example; when God called Saul to be king of Israel, He promised him an eternal dynasty. Saul however lost it, and David got it (1 Samuel 13:13-14). 

Whatever assignment is given to you to carry out in the house of God, hallow it. Do it joyfully and do it as unto Christ. Handle it with great care, because at the end of the day, the Bible says we’ll all give account to God for all that we did. Also, there’s a crown waiting and it’s a crown of righteousness for all who obeyed Him and fulfilled their assignment.

PRAYER / CONFESSION

Dear Father, I recognize the spiritual treasures you have entrusted to me and I hold fast to them diligently. I thank you for the grace you’ve given me to complete every assignment. I refuse to be swayed by offence or distractions, but I remain resolute, steadfast, always abounding in the work of the Lord, committed to fulfilling your purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; 1 Peter 5:1-4

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Matthew 12:1-21; Genesis 38-39

Acts 9:32-43; Job 3-4

Ricky Dillard’s ‘Choirmaster II’ Drops Jan 26

Renowned gospel sensation and six-time Grammy nominee, Ricky Dillard, is set to grace the music scene once again with his upcoming album “Choirmaster II,” scheduled for release on January 26, 2024, under the Motown Gospel label. The anticipation surrounding the album is palpable as Dillard unveils his latest single, “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” featuring the soulful vocals of Lisa Knowles-Smith.

Choirmaster II” is poised to leave an indelible mark on the gospel music landscape, reaffirming Ricky Dillard’s position as a maestro in the genre. The album promises not only to uplift the spirit but also to serve as a testament to the enduring power of gospel music. With the release date on the horizon, fans can expect to be moved, inspired, and immersed in the heavenly sounds of Dillard’s unparalleled artistry.

Dillard, a recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and a true gospel luminary, showcases his musical prowess in the single, offering a powerful spiritual experience that resonates deep within the soul. The accompanying video, featuring Dillard’s iconic The New Generation Chorale adorned in purple robes as a nod to “The Color Purple,” delivers a hand-clapping, harmony-stacked performance that is bound to uplift and inspire listeners.

Ricky Dillard recently lent his expertise as the gospel music arranger for the new film/musical adaptation of “The Color Purple,” featuring stars like Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks. Dillard’s visionary approach and profound understanding of the emotional and spiritual depth in gospel music made him the ideal collaborator for this iconic production.

His involvement elevated the musical experience of “The Color Purple,” creating an unforgettable cinematic and musical journey for audiences worldwide. Fans can catch Dillard’s cameo in the film during its opening scene.

As the release date for “Choirmaster II” approaches, the gospel community and music enthusiasts alike eagerly await the divine musical experience promised by Ricky Dillard, a true luminary in the realm of gospel music.

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