Kingdom Come 1

            God's word must be rightly divided by the reader, but more importantly must be allowed to rightly divide soul from spirit.

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Hebrews 4:12

In understanding this principle we realize that God's word is not subject to our interpretation, but rather we are subject to its interpretation.  The Word is eternal and will never fade or pass, while I am but a vapor in the scope of eternity.  Here today and gone tomorrow.

            The Word of God, on the other hand is the reality of heaven coming to earth in the flesh of Jesus

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God.  The same was in the beginning with God.  All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.  In Him was life and the life was the light of men.  And the light shineth into darkness: and the darkness comprehended it not.  John 1:1-5 KJV

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld is glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the father, full of grace and truth.  John 1:14 KJV

The Word, therefore, is the window or doorway that can be seen through with eyes of faith so one can perceive the will of God that is to be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

            When life is examined through the eyes of faith days, weeks, and even years are planned according to the will of God so one can receive every good gift that comes down from the Father of lights.

God has an opinion on everything and every one of them is right and best.  Because God is infinitely wiser than mankind it is sometimes difficult to understand the truth but let that does not stop one from believing the truth and this is what God asks of us.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.  Hebrews 11:6

Truth must be believed before it can be understood.  Almost without exception, faith precedes understanding because in heaven truth is revealed and oddly it seems to have layers.  Each unveiling of truth brings another understanding of what is already believed but to the unbeliever it is just more meaningless talk.  To know Jesus belief is the number one priority.  Jesus did not claim to be the understanding but He did say however, "I am the way, the truth" John 14:6

The behavior of all people in all cultures wholly depends upon their system of beliefs or unbelief so to speak. Experience, teachings, and cultural values all work on our souls like a sculptor does a piece of art.  They carve away what culture, family and even the five senses deems unfit and forms the person that is largely accepted in that cultural setting.  Life, as a result becomes sensual relying almost entirely on the five senses. However, the senses have been weakened by sin and do not see into heaven only faith can see beyond the gulf of sin.  Everlasting life cannot be attained by sensual perception for such an existence is temporary at best.  Contrarily, it must be attained by spiritual perception in order to experience the true reality that exists in Heaven.  Most of the world lives in deception, and are convinced they are right for it.  Being led by their blind eyes of unbelief they carry on living in this world as sensual beings and the detiriation of humanity continues.

            However, there is a remnant of people who live with another world in sight.  These have no career expectations, no designs for fame or fortune; they only seek the Kingdom of God and its righteousness.  Everywhere they turn faith sees heaven and the opportunity to reveal it to a groaning creation.  Because these do see how things are in Heaven and they desire to have it on earth.

            God is calling His church to this bold way of living.  It is a life of power, glory, and love, and one that will bring change in a lost and wicked world.