Our citizenship is in heaven.Philippians 3:20 We are all positioned as citizens of darkness. When Jesus positions us in the light, we are made right. Those found in Christ have citizenship in heaven. “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). The earthly phase of our life experience is extremely fleeting. Is your goal found in heaven or on…
May your kingdom come.Luke 11:2b Satan seeks to populate his own kingdom by telling people they earned their throne. As a result, most of us think we are the king of our own castle. Do you try to determine your own destiny or attempt to arrange your own affairs? The validity of our belief is verified by what we value.…
A friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.James 4:4b Our pursuit of happiness is hostile to the pursuit of holiness. Those searching for happiness are not seeking His Kingdom. You cannot admire yourself and adore God at the same time. Christians should be prepared to be afflicted in every way. “Count it all joy when you meet trials…
No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.Luke 9:62 As Christ followers, we must be focused forward. Thinking of the past is irrelevant; it does not matter where you have been or what you have done. Looking at the scenery is irresponsible; it does not matter what is going…
Seek His Kingdom. Luke 12:31 Every decision you make and direction you take should based on a Kingdom consequence. If you are a friend of faithfulness, every endeavor of your life will promote the Kingdom. You cannot drift into a good decision. Christ-followers recognize priorities and take deliberate action. Pray for God to show you how to promote His Kingdom. Live…