Tuesday, 9 January 2024
YOUR OBLIGATIONS IN THE KINGDOM
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).
In the scriptures, especially reading through the Gospels, you'd find many instances where the Lord Jesus taught on the Kingdom of God. He did this because He wanted His disciples to understand how to live and be responsible in the Kingdom.
When you come into Christ, there are things the Lord will do for you as clearly spelt out in His Word which, actually, have already been done. But you also owe Him a responsibility to live for Him as He has said. You're living here on earth, not for yourself, but for God's purpose.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 says, "For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again." To live for Him means you have to do things His way, not your way; you make His priorities your priorities. Your life is about the expansion and establishment of His Kingdom in all the earth and in the hearts of men.
That's why you have to study God's Word - the Scriptures - to understand life in the Kingdom. God's Word is the document that details and helps you understand your Kingdom rights, blessings, privileges and responsibilities. It gives you prophecy, history, instructions and information on the Kingdom. It's designed and inspired by God to train you in the things concerning the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah!
PRAYER: Dear Father, I wholeheartedly fulfil my obligation in the Kingdom; I'm set on the right path to fulfil and live toward you, walking in preordained pathways, to the glory and praise of your Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Luke 10:2-9; Luke 17:20-21; Matthew 6:33
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 7:7-29 & Genesis 23-24
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 7:54-60 & Nehemiah 13