KINGDOM CITIZENS PROTECTION

'When your ways pleases the Lord, he maketh even your enemies to be in peace with you. If God is for us, who can be against us'? 

It is obvious from the passages above that, once you are in the Kingdom, and your name is fully registered as a citizen, you shall continually enjoy His protection over every spiritual and physical attacks. Throughout the bible, you will find that the Lord provided protection for those He chooses to do His work. Paul said the Lord saved him from 'certain death'. On several occasion, he faced what he taught would be his last but on all occasions, God saved him and he was delivered of them all and did go to Rome as promised by Jesus.

David understood the Kingdom protection so well, he said in Psalm 91 “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God, in Him will I trust... For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways…” 

What David is simply saying  is that, once you are in the Kingdom of God, He shall protect you. It does not matter the arrows that flies around you, it certainly does not matter the number of people that are killed or wanting to harm you by whatever means, it shall not come near you.

While the governments will continue to do their best, their best can never be enough in this perilous time. You therefore should seek the Kingdom and its protection against those that seek to harm you. The promise in the bible is that God will make your enemy to turn their back to you if your ways pleases him. so seek to do His will today. 

I leave you today with the promise of God in Psalms 1: ...And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth fruit in due season... and whatever he do shall prosper. This promise is for those that are faithfully serving the Lord and have rejected sin and the way of the world.

KINGDOM DOMINION

...”And replenish the earth and subdue it...”- Genesis 1:28

You are aware that God created the first man-Adam and gave him dominion over everything that He created that exists on planet earth. Of a particular interest however is the above statement by God directing us to replenish and subdue the earth. This Makes you a powerful being on earth if you are in the Kingdom of Heaven. in fact, there no where else you can be powerful, not even in Heaven. You can only exercise this powers here on earth.

You may need to ask yourself, what exactly you are doing with your time. Jesus told us  not to fear them: (the killers in the name of religion, witchcraft and other forms of demonic magics) that could harm us,-'Matthew 10:26 You are suppose to have an Holy stubbornness in you as a Christian to resist the killers with the Words. As the scriptures says; 'And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death'. As a christian with Holy stubbornness in him, you are suppose to stand-up and speak the Words to the 'killers', Killers are those that steal public funds meant for construction and provision of better health services, road infrastructures, education and shelter, those that kill in the name of religion, those that uses demonic powers to terrorize those not yet in the Kingdom etc.

You cannot continue to love your life above your calling. Stand-up today and be heard, your country needs you, your society and immediate community needs you. Do not allow innocent children, widows, orphans etc, suffer when you could have spoken and stop some one from conniving and stealing funds meant for the public good. Be adamant and stubborn today about the truth of the Kingdom. They may not want to hear it, but say it anyway and move to the next 'community' if they would not listen to you. The words you speak will judge them in the end.

All things on earth are subject to you and you can command it to do your bidding. No wonder the bible says; all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.

Who are the people that love God? They are the people that obey Him; Jesus told his disciples, if you love me, obey my commandments. Therefore, those that love God are they that learn of Him and accept His invitation to the Kingdom, and to them an official decree has been issued to dominate and subdue with the word of their testimony of the Kingdom.

POWERS OF A KINGDOM CITIZEN

“…For as many that are led by the spirit of God, there are the sons of God”.

Wonderful statement you would say, but most of us don’t understand the implication of that statement. As a son, you have a delegated responsibility to rule. You are royalty and as royalty, you have powers. Your words are laws that must be obeyed. This is why you must be careful how you pray and the words that you speak daily. Your word could make or mar a child of God’s life, the same person you are primarily sent to bring into the Kingdom. So, chose today to be led by the spirit of God in all that you do or say.

The Power To Forgive Or Retain Sins

“Whosoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosever sins ye retain, they are retained”-John 20:23

From the above statement, it is obvious that you can forgive sins in the name of Jesus. Remember that you have the nature of God in you through Christ Jesus. Jesus made you His brother through adoption, if you are Jesus brother, then a son of God through adoption, a King who will one day reign with His brother, with Jesus as the King of Kings and you, a King.

Right now though, the King of Kings has sent you on assignment for the Kingdom, as a special representative on planet earth who can forgive sins. Oh! This is wonderful! Do you remember what Jesus told the Pharisees? That he has powers on earth to forgive sins and he proved it not just by forgiving the man his sins but ask him to carry his mat and walk, Jesus then passed this same authority to you.

As wonderful as this is, a lot of Christians are not aware of it and most that are aware, are misusing the powers. As powerful as Jesus is, He did not go about retaining sins. Again, God trusted you and gave you freewill to exercise His authority and power, but while Christ that pass this authority and power to you went about forgiving sins and setting people free from bondage of sin and sorrow and eventually died for our own sins, what are you doing with your own power of retention and forgiveness of sin?

Most of us are busy retaining peoples sins, even though God did not retain ours but sent His only begotten son to die that we might be redeemed from bondage of sin and death. It is common place now to hear a Christian say something like; “God will punish you”, God will “surely pay you back”, “you will surely pay for what you did to me, abi no be God i dey serve again” “na God go punish that man”

I like God, in that, before he gave you the power to forgive and retain sins, he had already told you that; you should be merciful just as your father in heaven is merciful, and that, you should forgive others their sins so that yours will also be forgiven. In other words, as you retain other people’s sins, yours also is retained.

This is one of the reasons why Jesus said, not all those that call me Lord shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. Why? Because, you are not doing the right things nor using the right Words, you are misusing your powers and it is time to stop and us it appropriately as commanded.

YOU ARE A PROPHET

As God's sent, one of your responsibilities is to carry the message of God to His people. Not necessary what they want to hear but what God has said concerning them. In the Kingdom, it doesn't matter whether or not you make sense to the world, what matters is for you to communicate the truth of the Kingdom and the King of Kings at all times. This could make you appear as a mad person. i.e, when you communicate to a tree like Jesus did in Matthew 21:19 or ask mountains to move as he said we could. This can happen both on the spiritual and physical realm. When Jesus spoke to that tree, it was physical and I tell, you can pray things out of existence. That is why God gave you dominion over them but you must be careful to use this power you have responsibly.

Disturbing Observation of Prophetic function

What I find disturbing about this great office is that our pastors have denied the people of this function, turning them into prayer warriors for things that are theirs by right. Prayer is very good but you must be ensure not to pray like an hypocrite. Now, the power that we have is in the “Word” but instead of teaching and relaying the Word by the Spirit as direct by God, most pastors have abdicated this responsibility and instead hands it to students learning under them. Their concern now is not the word of God but the show of healing, the miracles, the money etc in order to have more followership. 

Evil Seeds in Churches

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a farmer who planted good seed in his field. But that night as everyone slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat. 

Are you planting evil seeds in the children of God instead of the Word of the Kingdom? repent now! Jesus spoke concerning you in the above passage of the Bible. What the world is hearing now is Christ the miracle worker, not Christ the way, the truth and the life. It is time to preach Christ the King and His Kingdom.

If Paul that most pastors quotes out of context most of the time today also preached the Kingdom; “And he went into the synagogue and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the Kingdom of God”Acts 19:8 then, I expect all God’s children to do the same.

Lead by Good Examples

While Paul was at it, preaching the message of the Kingdom and his hope that someday, we will rise to be with our King here on earth, he was also setting another example for us to follow, hear him; “I have coveted no man’s silver or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know that these hands have ministered unto my necessities and to them that were with me”.

C’mon pastors, instead of emulating Paul, you have turned your church members into lazy bunch who simply believe that by praying very hard even without the righteousness of God in them, God will magically supply that need without them actually working for it.

Please do not say 'God says' when He has not spoken and tell people to have faith that it shall come to pass, and it shall be well with you 

KINGDOM ASSIGNMENT-TEACHER

From our discussion on Kingdom Ambassador, you understand that you are sent by Christ to among other things , function as a teacher. This is because, Jesus had instructed us to learn of Him. For some to learn, they have to be taught by others; this is such a serious responsibility and must be taken seriously by those occupying that office. Teachers in the Kingdom needs to be careful to teach what Jesus taught and not add human traditions and what 'feels right' to it. A teacher that teaches the wrong doctrine is in danger of condemnation and may take down lots of God’s children (seeking to enter the Kingdom) with him or her.

Kingdom Benefits

Jesus spoke concerning teachers teaching doctrines that differs from the Kingdom message, when he says; they don’t enter the Kingdom and they don’t allow those trying to enter to go in. Pastors, reverends or whatever name you are called or gave yourself , what exactly are you teaching God’s children in your church? The Kingdom message as preached by Jesus or the Kingdom Benefits? Most churches today teach the benefits to the detriment of the Kingdom. Which is more important, the Kingdom that offers the benefits or the benefits?

Please know that any benefit you derived from the Kingdom without first entering the Kingdom is an illegal acquisition and will not last. Not only that you will not enjoy eternal life in the Kingdom of God that will be ruled by Jesus, you will have eternal life in hell where there is torments day and night. Think about it, would you rather spend your eternity in hell tormented day and night or in the Kingdom of Kingdom where you will enjoy eternal life with Christ Jesus? Do not say your pastor did not tell you about the Kingdom, because you have the bible in your house and probably go with it to the church weekly. Its time you study it and pay serious attention to the Words in it. Read Joshua 1:8

Problems with Benefit or prosperity Teachings

The problem with prosperity teaching is that, people now think is about tithing. 'You pay tithe and God magical open-up the store house of the Kingdom to bless you without measure.' They think more of bribing God than seeking the Kingdom. Our pastors have led God’s children to seek benefits first, then bribe God to get more; the Kingdom of God is out of the equation. Please be warned, you cannot bribe God, He owns everything.

Religious and secular leaders in authority particularly in Nigeria and ofcourse other parts of the world are now poisonous snakes that killed and continue to kill God’s children with their venom. It is baffling how few individuals would steal money meant for millions of people, and despite the fact that this individuals have been exposed publicly, our pastors would go ahead and collect part of that money as tithes. Pastor, please know that you are bringing the judgement of God upon yourself, family and those wicked fellows. The innocent blood of that Kingdom citizen that died on a road accident is crying against you and that corrupt official because you encouraged that official to steal the money meant to construct that road for a 10% return which you now deviously referred to as tithe. 

That baby that died in transit because the parents were searching for a government hospital that have bed space to admit him or her will cry against you. 

The blood of every person that has been turned to a killer because you did not tell him about the Kingdom but busy preaching the benefits will speak against you on the judgement day. The blood of every innocent person that has died of hunger shall, as the blood of Abel cried to God from the earth, cry against you.

To him that is stealing from the poor, do you think making generous donations and paying your tithe from stolen money will save you? Think again. What will save you is to exchange your worldly live for Jesus Kingdom given to him by his Father, learn of Him through the bible, become truly born-again and not some chant in front of an altar of Satan that you have been born again. Your wealth if genuine, should be used to bless others, especially those that cannot repay you and in so doing, your Father in Heaven will open more doors of divine benefits unto you, not paying tithes to sustain the lavish life style of self appointed prophets and healers.

Reason churches open branches

The only reason most of the churches open branches is to be able to reach and tell people about Jesus the 'Miracle worker' and not about the Kingdom of God. Search the bible, did Jesus preach miracle or the Kingdom of God? Read the Gospels; Matthew to John and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Jesus central message is; Kingdom of God on earth, first within you which is why you were given the Holy spirit, later physical when you will enjoy eternal life with him on earth.

As a teacher, your duty is to constantly tell the people about the Kingdom of God. Your order of preaching should be: 1. Seek ye first the Kingdom 2. How to get there; “I am the way...”Jesus says and 3. Every other thing shall be added once you are in the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom seeking process is simple enough but some teachers have so far been successful in deleting the first two. Our modern teachers have turned the simple outline into impossibilities, thereby ensuring that God’s children are the ones looking for them, changing church or even some times quitting church entirely. Religious doctrines have now replaced the teaching of Christ making God’s children to be searching endlessly for where God really is. This is despite Jesus prayers in:

 John 17:20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me because of their testimonies. My prayer for them is that they will be one, just as you and I are one”. 

Now, some Catholics will never accept an invitation to a program in any of the Pentecostal churches while lots of Pentecostals thinks Catholics need to have their heads re-examine. In fact, they don’t think most Catholics worship God.

Jesus foresaw what you are doing now when he prayed for you 2000 years ago, it was written down for you but you chose to ignore it, thereby effectively making Christianity an umbrella name for different brands of Christ. And since Christ has become brands, if the users don’t get results using one, they move to another-the next brand. C’mon teachers, stop now before it’s too late. You certainly don’t want to be among those that will tell Jesus; but we performed miracles and heal in your name and he will say, away from me you workers of iniquity.

What Teachers Should Be Teaching

§  The Kingdom of God: The Kingdom of God is practical enough, why are churches not preaching it even though Jesus message is centered on the Kingdom? Preach the Kingdom today!

§  Jesus: Jesus is the way, the truth and the life, whoever believeth on Him shall have eternal life in the Kingdom. This is very important, in that you cannot be in the Kingdom if you don’t know the path that leads to it

§  Let them know that the prosperity that they seek are in the Kingdom but that they should first learn of Jesus, repent of their sins, take up their cross and follow Him into the Kingdom. 

Please feel free to add a comment and remain blessed! 

YOU ARE A KING

'Wherefore thou at no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ' Gal 4:7

If you are a kingdom citizen, then you are a king on planet earth. Jesus is the King of Kings making Him the first among equals through His amazing grace and sacrifice on the cross of Calvary to redeem us for the Kingdom. Through him all things where made and he has delegated His powers and authorities to you to rule also as a King right here on earth until His return. Please I want you to understand this; your ruler-ship authority is at the moment not a literal or physical ruler-ship, for that would put you on a collision cause with the earthly authority as current constituted. Remember that your powers are enormous, for you can exercise the same authority that Jesus has. 

Jesus derived His Kingship authority from God the father John 5:19-20 and can do all things the father does because the father shows Him everything He is doing. He exercise this authority in:

 Luke 2: 10NLT “I will prove that I, the son of man, have the authority on earth to forgive sins” then He turned to the paralysed man and said, “Stand up, take your mat, and go on home, because you are healed”, 

The bible recorded that the man jumped up, took his mat and pushed through the stunned crowd. These same authority that Jesus has, He passed on to us to exercise as children of God in the Kingdom. In fact, He said you could do greater things right here on earth.

Therefore, even though we are not yet sitting on physical throne, he has promised that if we succeeds and finish the works which he assigned each of us, that we will sit on thrones. Now, if you are just idling around, waiting for the rapture, please stop wasting time and go do the work your heavenly father has assigned you; bearing in mind that you are an ambassador from heaven and a king on earth with divine authorities.

Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, while you are king and lord. Exercise your kingship authority over principalities and powers today. To your fellow brothers and sisters, be willing to serve as commanded by Jesus.

DO YOU FEEL SECURED AS AN AMBASSADOR?

The Bible makes us understand that; 'the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits'. Wow! this is so wonderful a statement. It seems in our daily struggle to conform to the world and its expectation of us, we tend to forget who we really are. Now read this: 'I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me-Philippians 4:13'. Now the bible did not say some things but all things. It even gets better, it says in Romans that 'all things work together for good to them that love God'. 

I don't know about you but I am pretty convinced that I can do all things, and when it seems that I have made a mistake, I am reminded that all things works for my good. It therefore means that God will not allow my foolishness to get in the way of His plans for my life and His Kingdom, so long as I would not allow myself to abide in sin in the hope that Grace will abound. I can therefore 'trade my sorrows for the Joy of the Lord'. He is your redeemer and your shield. When your country fails to provide security, jobs and other basic needs, know that you have assurance from your heavenly Kingdom. You shall have in abundance, and the Lord will protect you wherever you go; doing the work you were sent to do, because he has ordered His Angels charge of you.

Once you are sure of your citizenship and position, prophecies don’t stop you from achieving your destiny. So, when your pastor tells you that marrying that girl will bring trouble, that should not stop you from marrying her so long as you have a leading in the spirit that she is your wife.  Below is one of the prophecies that could have stopped Apostle Paul from achieving his destiny:

“As we tarried there many days, there came down from Judea a certain Prophet, named Agabus. And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, thus saith the Holy Ghost, so shall the Jews of Jerusalem  bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him unto the hands of the Gentiles” Act 21:10-13.

Were the above prophesy false? No. For Paul did experience exactly what the prophecy predicted but if Paul had listened to the advice of the people around him when the prophecy came, he wouldn't have gone to Jerusalem en-route Rome which was his destined destination, and some of his accounts that we read today most probably would not have been written. Please know that when you enter the Kingdom and become an ambassador, you automatically become the responsibility of God Act 12:7-11 and He shall deliver you from all your enemies.

Bottom-line, God is able to save you from all situations including death, so don’t be afraid to carry-out your ordained assignment for the Kingdom.