The Kingdom of God, also referred to as The Kingdom of Heaven, is an everlasting kingdom, invisible to the human eye. The Kingdom of God is more real and lasting than all the earthly kingdoms of this world. It's a spiritual kingdom and only those born of the Spirit of God can enter. Entry is by faith in Jesus Christ, God's Son.
The Kingdom of God isn't some far off place. Jesus told us,
"The Kingdom of God is within you".
The Kingdom of God is a spiritual state in which the life of God and heaven is accessible to us. We can enjoy the Kingdom of God while here on earth.
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit brought the Kingdom of God into the heart's of His disciples.
The mark of a kingdom is the presence of the king. When the Holy Spirit came down, Jesus came to be with His disciples. He is more near now than He could be while in the flesh.
The abiding nearness and fellowship of Jesus is the great blessing of the Kingdom.The Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to have Jesus with us all the time. His presence makes heaven around and within us.
Stop and think about that for a few minutes. We are never alone - Jesus is always with us.
What are you doing to remind yourself of this great truth?
We pray, "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven." This is possible because Jesus is with us through His Holy Spirit.
If we know God and have the Holy Spirit we are living in the Kingdom now - some of us are simply more aware of that than others.
Being in the Kingdom means living a life in which God rules over everything. The Kingdom of God is a place where His will is truly and gladly done. The blessedness that reigns in Heaven can be found on earth where His rule and reign are evident.
"The Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
Life in the presence and the will and the power of God is possible. We can live in the Kingdom now.
We don't have to live mediocre lives. The Kingdom of God is here and we can have newness of life now.
It's time to trust His mighty power at work in us and recognise His presence with us.
For more on God's Presence see:
Walking in Eternal Life
How Real Is God To You?
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