Post by tomdurst on Sept 16, 2022 9:51:04 GMT -5
THE PRESENCE OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
The Kingdom of God is not something that we attain after we die or when we do such and such but rather already IS within each of us awaiting our discovery (see Job 32:8; Luke 17:20-21; 1 John 4:4). Sometimes “The Presence of God” may be used interchangeably with “The Kingdom of God” and the real meaning becomes much clearer. Truly the Presence (Kingdom) of God is within us because we are created in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). Since God is Spirit we also are Spirit in our true nature. That same Presence is intrinsically within all people even though it is so often obscured and unacknowledged. Also the Presence (Kingdom) of God is surrounding us always. There is no place where God is not (Psalm 139:1-10; Jeremiah 23:23-24). The spiritual journey is all about the discovery of the Kingdom of God which, in essence, is love, joy, and peace. This is an ongoing reality that dawns upon each of us as we open our hearts more fully each day to receive and live out the wonders of Kingdom life (Luke 12:32; 1 Corinthians 2:9-10).
For related thoughts read THE REVEALING OF THE SONS OF GOD on the link below:
THE REVEALING OF THE SONGS OF GOD