Where Do We Go From Here?

I pray that you are learning as much as I have from these lessons. I am going to share some things about the Kingdom of Heaven that the Lord has been teaching me. It has caused me to grow in my knowledge and I pray that it will cause you to grow as well. The Kingdom of Heaven was taught  by the Lord and the disciples. In time, the lessons of the Kingdom became too hot of a topic to share and religion like today, took on a political correctness from the pulpit and preached conformity rather than adversity. A kind of well, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger type of teaching. What did Jesus say about His ministry? He said,  I did not come into the world to bring peace, but a sword! Matthew 10:34.  Some so-called preachers have been honoring their ministry more than the Kingdom of Heaven. They preach for their own profit, rather to the good of mankind. They will face their judgement. In fact, many today are already facing the Judgement of the Lord on failing to teach the truth. As I have shared before, the massive fish, bird, wildlife kills, and worldwide economic problems are a direct result of the punishment rendered by God for violating the spiritual laws as listed in Hosea chapter 4. God will debunk the false teachings to make His truth visible. So, you are probably asking okay, where do we go from here? Let's go back to Kingdom knowledge and understanding as taught by the Lord himself. Kingdom of Heaven 101.

Ecc 4:12  And if one overthrows him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.  

As we have discovered in Ecclesiastes a threefold cord is not easily broken. We are going to examine a threefold cord and it's importance to the believer. The Lord visited me in the early morning and began to talk to me about the 3 fold cord of the Government of Christ. It is spelled out by the Lord, himself.    John 14:6  Jesus said to him, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me. The Lord revealed to me that the Way, Truth, and Life are a threefold cord. It is how the Kingdom is established and is how you and I work within the kingdom. In this 3 fold cord is the understanding and the irrefutable evidence of the existence of His government/Kingdom in the world today. Understand that His kingdom and His government are the same they and can not be separated.  Also, the Lord expressed to me that the power of the 3 fold cord, and it's strength comes from each part being in another. It is an example of the trinity. When Thomas said to the Lord to show us the Father and that would be enough. God spoke through Jesus and said have I been with you this long Thomas and you still don't recognize me? They all have three different beings but are united together as one. You cannot separate one from another as if to say this one is greater or more important than the other.

The first part of the 3 fold cord is the Way. Again, we are going to cover some areas we have taught about before, however I believe you will better understand it as it is joined with the other parts of the cord. We know that John the Baptist was the Harbinger of the Messiah, Jesus. What is said about John?  

Mat 3:3  For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight."  

So, John was preparing the Way of the Lord. Now the question is what was the message that he preached to prepare the Way?

Mat 3:1  In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 

Mat 3:2  and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand. 

So, John the Baptist was preparing the Way by preaching the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Now, how do we know that the Kingdom of heaven is the government of Jesus?

Isa 9:6  For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 

Isaiah shares with us the spoken word of God that the Messiah is coming with His government. This is the reason for the accusations against Jesus. The Pharisees told the Romans that Jesus had committed treason against Rome for preaching the Kingdom/Government.

This was the mocking the devil made of the government of Christ at His trial and crucifixion. The Romans laughingly mocked Jesus saying Hail to the King, placed a robe upon his shoulders, and a crown of thorns upon his head. When they placed Jesus on the cross they place a sign that read King of the Jews. This was done by and through the influence of the spirit of antichrist who is directly opposing the kingdom of Heaven.   Today, there are Christians unknowingly bringing accusations of the antichrist when they ignorantly oppose this teaching. Jesus spoke over 32 different times just in the book of Matthew about the Kingdom of Heaven. When Jesus began His ministry He began preaching the same message. Repent! The kingdom of heaven is at hand. There is a kingdom that you can live in, move in, and have a life of abundance in. Jesus also gave this same message to the disciples to preach when they were sent. Jesus said this concerning the Kingdom of heaven, that the good news of the Kingdom would be preached as a witness to the nations. This would precede His coming. Rejoice! Jesus is coming. This message of the way is being preached once again. Now was this message preached and known in Israel? Yes!

Act 9:1  And Saul, still breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 

Act 9:2  and asked letters from him to Damascus to the synagogues; so that if he found any of the Way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 

Isn't that exciting? This message of a life of victory, living in the Kingdom of Heaven, has come full circle to be witnessed against the antichrist and all the nations of this world. 

The second cord of study is the Truth.  This is so exciting. Jesus spoke about truth and the knowledge of truth. He said it would set you free! 

John 8:32  You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 

So let us examine the truth about what Jesus himself shares. Jesus was talking to the disciples and asked them who do men say that I am? They gave our Lord many answers to which He asked them, Who do you say that I am? Peter spoke up and gave an answer. 

Mat 16:16  And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. 

Jesus was so excited. He told Simon that He was blessed because this truth was given to him by His Father in heaven. Jesus then said something that has opened the gates to the Kingdom for you and I. 

Mat 16:18  And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Now, interpretation of the word church has been a controversial point that has been argued since the king James translators first entered it into the English bible. The Greek word Ekklesia is interpreted as an assembly. Does that fit what Isaiah prophesied as government? Does that sound right?  On this truth I will build my assembly? Can you be a King of an Assembly? The Kingdom of Heaven is a legitimate government established in the Earth before the foundation of the Earth. Matthew 25:34. Will Jesus rule from His throne over an assembly? No! He will rule from a Kingdom that has been enforced by the saints! That is you and I! What does Daniel say about the Kingdom?

Dan 7:24  And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise. And another shall arise after them. And he shall be different from the first, and he shall humble three kings. 

Dan 7:25  And he shall speak words against the Most High, and shall wear out the saints of the Most High, and plot to change times and laws. And they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and one-half time. 

Dan 7:26  But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his rulership, to cut off and to destroy until the end. 

Dan 7:27  And the kingdom and rulership, and the greatness of the kingdom under all the heavens, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. And all kingdoms shall serve and obey Him. 

I can already hear some folks saying, Yes, but that is during the tribulation. Wake Up! Understand the reason that the kingdom of the beast opposes the kingdom of heaven is because it is a legitimate viable kingdom operating in the Earth. What was so different between the believers in the book of Acts and the believers today? The believers in the book of Acts walked in the kingdom, confessed the kingdom, and openly protested that the kingdom of heaven is the only legitimate kingdom in the Earth. Why do you think that there was so great a prosecution back then? And it was more than, these believers holding a sign up and demanding to be recognized as the legitimate government of Christ. They not only preached it and believed it they gave from it! The believers knew that everything that was needed for life itself, in this world, had already been provided for in this kingdom. That was why Peter told the paralyzed man in Acts chapter 3 silver and gold have I none, but what I do have I give to you. Peter didn't give the man any time to consider anything. He reached down and pulled the man up! That is called giving from the kingdom! The disciples didn't waste their time asking each other what church do you go to. No! They didn't waste their time on foolishness. They preached and gave from the kingdom. The believers of the kingdom gave back into it with all they had. I had someone ask me about tithing. Whether it was right or wrong. Did the believers tithe?

 Act 4:34  For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold, 

Act 4:35  and they laid them down at the apostles' feet. And distribution was made to every man according as he had need. 

Oops! I know I stepped on some toes there. There was no supporting a social gathering! This was a campaign.

As Joshua and the nation of Israel walked into their promised land establishing Israel, these Believers recognized that they were establishing something greater! They were standing on the Truth of Christ! What was his Truth? That He is the Messiah and the Son of the Living God! Jesus then emphatically stated that the Gates of Hell would not prevail against His Kingdom! The Government of Christ is a 7 regional government. Why 7? Because the number 7 is a holy number. His kingdom is based upon holiness! That 7 regional government stood at the gates of hell in Revelation. They not only identified the country and origin of the antichrist, but also identified the last days regions, the failures and successes in each region but also Jesus gave us the answer how to become successful! RETURN TO YOUR FIRST LOVE! In other words, if He were preaching here today, Repent! The Kingdom of heaven is at hand!! The known Truth will make you free and it establishes the Way! Finally, the Life! In the world of splintered churches, preachers and beliefs we find that in most of the world, not all, but most there is a lifeless group of believers. An interesting fact, is that just as Africa is experiencing the greatest harvest in history, the rest of the world is experiencing the greatest falling away. In the U.S. alone, 3,500-4,000 churches are closing their doors every year. A total of 2,765,000 people are walking away from the church each year. Reinhard Bonnke had a 6 day crusade in Lagos Africa and saw over 3,000,000 people come to the Lord in 6 days! What is the difference? The Philadelphian region is over Africa while the Ephesian region is over America. While some of the greatest and well thought out programs for churches are developed here, we see the greatest losses. Why? Because we honor the enterprise of church rather than the Kingdom of Heaven. Why do people greedily ask do I have to give 10%? Because, there is no life in the enterprise of church. And as the people routinely walk in and out of the building being entertained, given the power of positive thinking messages, and encouraged to just hold on, their lives see no improvement and destruction surrounds them. Why? There is no life!

Churches predominantly honor the name of Jesus and the enterprise of organized religion more than they honor Jesus as a person. Most preachers really don't believe what they preach. There is just one motivation and that is success and to be a people pleaser. Make the people happy and more will come, then the flip side is the preacher who has his little congregation that hasn't grown in 20 years and he knows there is little hope of anymore growth. So, he heaps loads of guilt upon the people to insure they keep coming back. Churches will hold their annual revival or outreach and boast they are doing their part. Unfortunately, there is no zeal to see the growth of the government of Christ. In fact, trying to protect their own little kingdom these preachers will attack the one thing that they are trying to use to keep you in their pews. And why do they call them pews? Because, If they haven't decided to leave like the 2,765,000 people every year have been, then the rotting and lifeless corpse of attendees are stinking up the place! Here is a story for you. Years ago, when Jesus was walking the Earth, word came to Him that His friend Lazarus was sick. Jesus didn't get up and leave. Nope. He stayed where He was. Mary and Martha had sent word begging for Jesus to come back. Yet, Jesus waited 2 days. After 2 days, Jesus told the disciples we are going back to Judea. The disciples said," Lord, they are wanting to kill you back there." Jesus said a most curious thing. 

John 11:9  Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble because he sees the light of the world. 

John 11:10  But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles because there is no light in him. 

If you walk in the Light of the world you will not stumble. You could substitute that with if you walk in the Life of the world you will not stumble. Why do we have the most corrupt preachers in the world? There is no Life in their hearts.

Like the Pharisees of old they look good on the outside and we believe their outward appearance is a witness of their inward life. But, they are full of death and corruption! They walk in the night and stumble and the world is more than happy to keep it on video. Jesus started His walk back to Judea. After 2 days He arrives and Martha comes running to meet Him. Martha tells Jesus how she wished He could have been there when Lazarus was sick because he wouldn't have died. Jesus told Martha your brother will rise again. Martha said I know he will rise in the resurrection. Jesus heralds a Truth that is interwoven into the 3 fold cord. He told Martha:

 John 11:25  Jesus said to her, I am the Resurrection and the Life! He who believes in Me, though he die, yet he shall live. 

Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! What is so great about this? As Lazarus, the one whom He loved, lie rotting and stinking Jesus called Life into the rotting corpse of Lazarus. That same Jesus is calling Life into the rotting corpse of believers that are lying in the pews of the building they call a church. Take off the grave clothes and rejoice! The voice of many waters is commanding life into you! When the believers began their work the greatest misconception was that Paul and the other disciples were going out building churches. These men were not church builders. These men were set on fire to establish the kingdom. They were kingdom builders and were setting the world on FIRE! The Holy Spirit spoke to them, guided them, and confirmed the Words of Life they were speaking! As these men bravely walked into the empires of the world, like the prophets of old, they boldly proclaimed the existence of the Kingdom of Heaven. They boldly proclaimed that there is only one government in the Earth and they were it's Ambassadors! Preaching Repent! The Kingdom of heaven is HERE! That Kingdom is full of Life! The Life of Jesus! That is the Life that will resurrect you today! He is coming back for those same Life giving believers that He left here! The Good News of the Kingdom will be preached as a witness to the nations.

But, first it has to be preached to the church. There are preachers that act more like gold miners trying to protect the mother lode rather than honoring the kingdom or it's King. How can this be changed? It is not our job to change it! It is our responsibility to keep our eyes fixed upon the Lord and hear what the Spirit is speaking. Jesus will take care of the gold diggers. How?

 Mat 7:22  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? 

Mat 7:23  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 

Iniquity means twisted. I heard a description that I think best explains iniquity. When they make wicker furniture they take wood and they twist it. That is the heart of the gold digger. They have taken the treasures of the Kingdom and have twisted it. When a person is first saved the very first instinct of that newly saved person is to share the good news. However, organized religion will tell that person sssshhhhhh!! Sit down here in this seat. Now isn't that comfortable? You know, not everyone is called to preach. Before you do anything you need to learn a few things. You don't want to run around talking to folks and not knowing everything there is to know. When Jesus cast out the legion of demons from the man of Gadarenes, the man wanted to go to Jesus. Jesus made the man stay to share the good news. That man set the Gadarenes on fire for God. All he did was share the Truth. When the Pharisees listened to Peter and John it was recorded that they took notice that Peter and John were unlearned men.

The woman at the well went about telling everyone about the Truth of Jesus. Sharing the Truth is sharing Life and sharing Life is sharing the Way. Jesus, The Way, the Truth and the Life! Start walking in the kingdom today! Stop trying to find a door to walk through, find a person to talk to. Find their need. This world is full of sick, hurting, bound people! Introduce them to the Kingdom of Heaven. You have been given everything to help them. Jesus said freely give as you have received. We are the witnesses to the nations. Begin Today!!

Did the Region of Philadelphia Begin in Africa in the 1990's?

As most of you know, that have followed my posts, I have shared the knowledge of the Government of Christ as it has been revealed to me through the Holy Spirit. I have shared that this knowledge is available to all and as the days continue I have observed that the Holy Spirit is teaching this knowledge to more of His workers throughout the Kingdom. The Holy Spirit revealed that this Kingdom that was established by Jesus before the creation event, was carried upon the shoulders of our Lord when He made His appearance. The Lord's Harbinger, John the Baptist, prepared the way of the Lord by preaching to the Nation of Israel to Repent, For the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. When Jesus arrived He preached the same message. When Jesus sent the disciples out to evangelize throughout Israel, He charged them to preach the same message. I have shared that our misunderstanding about the church has led us to a lack of knowledge which has rendered the body of believers into a powerless state. Knowledge is power. Jesus taught his disciples all the knowledge about the kingdom or His government for 3 1/2 years while He was here with them. These disciples/believers set the known world ablaze with the knowledge of truths that they shared. What happened?

Religious organizers entered the body of believers and truth was watered down. The preaching of the Gospel of the Kingdom of heaven ceased. Understanding became lost to the believers and small glimpses of the kingdom would be shared throughout time. What Jesus began with the disciples, He prophetically stated would be what ushers in the end. The End Time Harvest! From the beginning, the skeptics would make fun of the believers calling them the "faith people". These believers taught that Jesus told them anything that you ask the Father in the Name of Jesus, not doubting in your heart, you would receive that which you asked for. They would preach to others that access to the kingdom of heaven was given through the blood sacrifice of the Messiah Jesus. They taught, that no longer, was going to a temple and offering the blood of animals sufficient to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, which all Jewish people understood. The windows of heaven are open to those who believe and walk in the faith of the Lord Jesus.

Understand, that there is a line drawn in the sand by the Lord. There is no other way to the Father except through Jesus. There is no other one world government except the government of Christ. As the seconds of time tick away, we are rushing towards a final showdown between the Messiah and the devil. The devil impassioned the lust of the world by offering that which he does not have, world rule. He directly opposes the government of Christ with his own 10 regional government. I have also taught that the term church which was first used by our Lord is a term that is not completely translated. Strong's translates it as a religious congregation. The term church was first used by Rome and it is a form of government. Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church or government. That rock foundation of understanding was that Jesus was not only the Messiah but also the Son of the Living God. Access to this government is through your faith in that understanding. Jesus shared also that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church/government. In the book of revelation John gave us this prophecy for the church from the Lord.  Rev 1:20  the mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches. 

The Lord said the representation of the seven lampstands were the 7 churches or governments. We know through study that there were more religious assemblies other than the 7 listed. Through careful study and prayer and by the merciful Lord unlocking the meaning of these mysteries that have been sealed until this time, we are able to understand that the messages delivered were twofold in it's deliverance. One for the time then and for the time today. Of course, I say today, but I am loosely referencing that as to this age. Secrets for a time were sealed from our understanding, now to be shouted with a glorious shout that the Kingdom of Heaven has come to you today. We are representatives of this most glorious kingdom and recipients of it's wonderful blessings. Oh what glorious things God has done through His Son Jesus. A 7 regional government that is protected by 7 regional Angelic hosts that oversee and do the bidding of the Holy Spirit. The very first assignment of the Holy Spirit was to take the 7 regional government of Christ to the gates of hell.

This demonic kingdom was identified to us before it physically was manifested in the Earth, the Ottoman Empire. The Government of Christ stood at the gates and proclaimed victory and this same rock Daniel prophesied would destroy this 10 regional government in the day and age we live in!(Dan 2:34) I hear folks say well we will be raptured out by then. Understand, that the bible tells us that the Lord will return WITH his saints! We will be partakers of this wonderful victory. 

Before, I get ahead of myself and start doing the victory dance let's complete this thought process. Jacob slept in a place where he only had a rock for a pillow. While there he had a vision of a ladder coming down from heaven and Angels going up and down the ladder. He witnessed the 7 Angels of the 7 regional government of Christ. Through the blessing from Issac, Jacob inherited the kingdom of heaven. That government was assigned to Israel until Jesus established a new covenant. The 7 regional government of Christ, the kingdom of heaven, was expanded in a world wide campaign. Jesus declared it in John 3:16. Jesus symbolically ended the temple based covenant Mark 11:14. Jesus had searched every synagogue for 3 1/2 years looking for a temple doing the works of His Father and found none.

The fig tree had branches full of luscious green leaves, but bore no fruit. This would not be the case for long for a new campaign of recruitment was occurring. The kingdom and all of the blessings in it were available to those that believe. No longer would righteousness be available to a select few. No longer would salvation be for only a people who declared stay away from me for I am holier than you. The cry of the Kingdom was there is salvation to all who believe, there is healing to all who believe, there is prosperity to all who believe. Praise God we have been redeemed through the Son of the Living God and He has brought the reign of His Kingdom with Him. I started this blog with a question. Did the region of Philadelphia begin it's work in Africa in the 1990's? Jesus spoke of the regions one by one. Why? Though we are all in one Kingdom we are in different regions. Each region has a demonic force that is opposing that particular region. As in Daniel, the Lord battled with the Prince of Persia coming and going. Michael the Regional Angel withstood this demonic prince in each encounter. We can assist our regional angels with prayer and working within the knowledge given us. One of great interest to me is the region of Philadelphia. Why is it so important? I believe this region is where the harvest begins and in turn will affect every other region respectfully. 

Reinhard Bonnke was born into this world in 1940. A German by birth, heeded the call of the Lord when he was 10 years old. He began his ministry in 1967 in Africa. I listened to Reinhard give his testimony recalling that he began preaching to 5 people. He said he was so ashamed. He continued preaching and had an overseas visitor that witnessed him preaching to 50 people. Still ashamed of the small numbers Reinhard continued preaching. He said the Lord spoke to him to rent a stadium, so he rented a stadium. 10,000 people showed up. Why? The Holy Spirit of God called these people. Reinhard said he continued doing the same thing and then 30,000 people showed up, then 50,000 people and finally 70,000 people showed up in one service. He said he told his wife that I think this is God's maximum. He said the Holy Spirit whispered into his ear, God has no maximum! Crowds of millions today fill the lands at a Reinhard meeting in Africa. Is it because Reinhard is such a great preacher? Though I love to hear Reinhard speak, Reinhard would be the first to tell you that God is the reason. Reinhard can go into another country and not get the numbers of attendance that he has witnessed in Africa. Why? The region of Philadelphia is in Africa. One thing that I was researching about the Reinhard campaigns, is that in 1991 Reinhard was a victim of an Islamic attack. Muslims created false stories about Reinhard's message and 8,000 young men began a massive outbreak of riots in the city of Nigeria. After 9 years of being blocked from Nigeria, in 2000 Reinhard was able to return. Reinhard states that the Lord opened a door that no man could open. I found that statement to be interesting and exciting at the same time. No one in this time period, that we are living in, has ever witnessed the miraculous amount of souls that have been saved, as what is happening in Africa. This is truly a harvest of monumental proportions. In Lagos Africa,after a 6 day campaign Reinhard received over 3.4 million decision cards for salvation. His biggest reception of decision cards for a single service came this year when he received over 2 million decision cards for Jesus. Now, what did Jesus say about the region of Philadelphia? 

Rev 3:8  I know your works. Behold, I have given before you an open door, and no one can shut it. For you have a little strength and have kept My Word and have not denied My name. Not to puff anyone up by any means, but could Reinhard's ministry be the one that the Lord was talking about? He began preaching to how many people? He was not the choice of his denomination. No one came to him and appointed Reinhard to anything. He just kept the the promise of the Word that the Holy Spirit spoke to him when he was 10 years old. I am going to send you to Africa and there you will preach! Wow! Why have I brought all this up? Because, I know that this will be a world wide harvest. It may have started in Africa but it ends when the harvest covers the world. Why do I say that? Mat 24:14  And this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed in all the world as a witness to all nations. And then the end shall come. What do we as believers need to do in order to seem the same results? First repent! Acknowledge the Government of Christ. Start walking in the Government with all of it's blessings. Then Give! Freely you have received, freely give. In the United States we have corrupted the knowledge of God by teaching half truths and programs rather than teaching the kingdom. Paul stated in Ephesians,

Eph 6:19  And pray for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 

Eph 6:20  for which I am an ambassador in bonds; so that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. As Paul, we also are Ambassadors of the government of Christ. The message of the Kingdom is not an argument, but a message of truth. Don't be sidetracked by the the devil trying to argue the truth, just declare it. Also, the Lord said about our region that we would be (Paraphrasing) encumbered with trying to defend the Name of Jesus. We would be on the lookout for the false preachers and teachers so much that we would in effect lose ourselves and our relationship with the Lord in this pursuit. We would be working so hard and have so many programs that we forget what we have been called to do. To be the witness to the nation. When we begin listening to the Holy Spirit and start to treasure His guidance more than our programs or confessed knowledge, we will start to see a move of God in our midst. Friend, it starts with you and me. I have done things by the direction of the Holy Spirit that not only did others question, but inwardly so did I. I wondered to myself am I really hearing the Lord?

But, like a child, I held fast to His word. That is an exact formula set by Reinhard Bonnke. A level of success was tied to it by the words of Jesus. 

Mat 18:3  and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. 

We must, must, must, be trusting like a little child. Like so many of you, I remember encouraging my little one to jump into my arms and I would catch them. Jump, Daddy will catch you. They didn't understand why. They only knew the trust that they had in their father. Friend, We have a heavenly Father, that begs us to just jump. Jump into the arms of your Father. It begins with that decision today. If you haven't made Jesus your Lord and received His salvation to a Heavenly Kingdom, I encourage you to do so today. With your simple decision of I do, you will enter into a Kingdom that has everything you need. You don't have to be lost no more, you don't have to be sick no more, you

 don't have to be poor no more. Your Father owns everything. There is no lack in His kingdom. You don't have to be bound no more by the enemy. That sin, that thing, that has enslaved you will be broken by your childlike decision of faith in Jesus today. As you walk in the Kingdom you will see that you have access to a world of abundance that has been delivered to you by the finished work that Jesus performed on an old rugged cross at Calvary's hill. You have been redeemed. Start receiving and then start giving. Peter walked into a synagogue and didn't have 2 pennies to rub together. In the worlds eye, he was one broke dude. A paralyzed beggar asked for Peter to give him some money. Peter replied, I don't have any silver or gold, but I got something better. He grabbed that beggar by the wrist and commanded him to rise up! Walk in the name of Jesus. That name was his access to the kingdom's treasure. That name is our access to the kingdom's treasures. Jesus said don't store up you treasures in the world where moth and rust can destroy, store it in the kingdom of heaven. If Jesus supplies all your needs then what treasure do you have that heaven will rejoice over? Heb 12:2  looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right of the throne of God. As Jesus did heaven rejoices over the souls of the lost. Your mortal hands can have a work in the eternal kingdom of God. But you have to become a soul winner. Declare today I am the Lord's and He is mine. Rejoice! The Kingdom of Heaven has come to you today!

The Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdoms are established by their King. The Kings rule or government is one that is carried by him. As a child growing up, I was intrigued by the story of King Arthur and his round table. The land was at peace and the kingdom of Arthur's rule was carried upon his shoulders and established by his royal decrees. Isaiah prophesied concerning Jesus saying,  Isa 9:6  For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be on His shoulder; and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah revealed the Kingly names of Jesus and revealed that His government would be upon His shoulders. Before the arrival of King Jesus, a harbinger was sent to prepare the ways of the King. John the Baptist, was that harbinger. He prepared the way by calling the people back to the ways of teaching that had it's beginning in creation. Repent! For the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! The call was a call of repentance or returning. The common misconception is that the Kingdom of Heaven is in Heaven. I want you to ask yourself this question. Why would a harbinger be needed to prepare a way for something that was established somewhere else? That just doesn't make sense does it? You wouldn't invite folks to your house for a birthday party and then have the party somewhere else would you? Also, asking people to return to a government that wasn't there for them to join doesn't seem fair at all, does it? Did you know that Jesus taught about the Kingdom of Heaven in the book of Matthew over 32 different times? The majority of his illustrations, Jesus shared that the Kingdom of Heaven was here, in the Earth. In fact, in the book of Revelation John shared an amazing truth. That Jesus would be returning to the Earth with His saints to rule His government. Wow! Here is another amazing fact. Jesus taught something else about His government in the book of Matthew, 

Mat 25:34  Then the King shall say to those on His right hand, Come, blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 

The first thing that catches my eyes is that the kingdom was prepared from the foundation of the world. It was designed for us to dwell in and have our being. It was a kingdom of blessing. It was a kingdom prepared for you and I. Isn't that amazing? 

So, you're probably asking yourself, why hasn't anyone taught me about the Kingdom of Heaven? You have been taught, just not with the revelation that is coming upon us because of a prophetic unveiling. There are certain things in the bible that have been sealed up by the Lord to be understood at a specific timeline. When Jesus arrived to become the sacrifice for mankind, the Jewish people did not recognize their Messiah. Why? Because, God had blinded the people. 

Isa 44:18  They have not known nor understood; for He has shut their eyes so that they cannot see; and their hearts so that they cannot understand. Can God blind a people? Yes! God can seal up understanding from people to conceal His plans from the enemy. I want to share something with you that you probably have never heard before.

Jesus was asked by His disciples some questions about His return to the Earth in Matthew 24. Jesus spoke about the things that would happen on the Earth that would be signs of His return. He said many would come in his name and deceive many. There would be wars and rumor of wars. Mat 24:7  For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines and pestilences and earthquakes in different places. 

Mat 24:8  All these are the beginning of sorrows. 

Jesus continued talking about other things that would happen. Some things that were frightening and alarming. Jesus said don't worry these things have to come to pass. Then, Jesus spoke something that would mark the time of the end of the age. Mat 24:14  And this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed in all the world as a witness to all nations. And then the end shall come. 

We have read this so many times and failed to see what Jesus was really saying. Let's break this down. Jesus stated the Gospel of the Kingdom would be proclaimed. The gospel meaning good news. We have been indoctrinated to the point when we hear the term gospel it means salvation and in most instances in the bible that is the case. However, Jesus is using good news in another context. Good news about what? The kingdom. He said it would be used as a witness against the Nations. Again, the meaning of witness is a legal one meaning evidential or to give evidence. Why would Jesus be talking about the good news of His kingdom would be evidence against the nations? The Nations, yes even the United States, are blinded to the Government of Jesus. They have been coerced by evil to seek a one world government. Why? 

The devil is soon to make his appearance. He plans on building a One World Government. Why? To mock God. In order to mock God, it stands to reason there already is a one world government, right? Of course! Jesus told us it was prepared at the foundation of creation. We see glimpses of His government throughout the scriptures. It was assigned to Abraham, the patriarchal father of Israel. Abraham would entertain angels and serve them. Why did he see them? Because there was a 7 regional government headed by 7 regional kings or angels.(Rev. 1-20) As Abraham grew in the knowledge of this government, he grew in boldness. With 318 men he took on 4 kingdoms and defeated them. Afterwards, when the king of Sodom offered to share the wealth of the victory Abraham boldly proclaimed that no man would be able to boast they made Abraham rich, only God has that right. Abraham grew in the knowledge of the Government of God and that knowledge was passed down through teaching and through blessing. 

Jacob wanted something his brother Esau had possession of, yet valued little. What was it? A birthright. Esau sold it to Jacob for a bowl of stew. Now, all Jacob  had to do was figure out how to get it. We know the story of how he fooled his blind father Isaac and Jacob received the blessing. What was the blessing? The Government of Christ. We know the story of how Jacob fell asleep and saw a ladder coming down from heaven and Angels going up and down the ladder. The 7 angels of the 7 regional government of Christ. We see mention of the government again in the book of Daniel. 

Dan 10:13  But the ruler of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days. But lo, Michael, one of the chief rulers, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. 

The kings of Persia were the other 6 Angels in the 7 regional government of Christ. Throughout scripture we can read and identify the government of Christ and how the devil has opposed it, but nothing as clear as we do hear in the book of Daniel. We see the demonic enemy described as a prince and the angelic host listed as kings. While the nations abandon the rights of the people to fulfill the evil agenda of the devil, there is the government of Christ to stand as a witness against them. An example of this was the Prophet Daniel. Daniel was taken in captivity to a foreign country, Babylon. What did Daniel understand about the toppling of Israel? Daniel understood that God had given Israel into the hands of Babylon for correction. Was Daniel upset over this? No. In fact we see his resolve was such that he knew who he was and whose he was. Daniel knew his citizenship resided in God and not in Israel.

Daniel realized that his prosperity was divinely connected to the Government of God and not Israel. He was so instructed in this that when interviewed by King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel and his 3 friends were favored above the Kings own wise men.  The favor of God rested upon Daniel from his youth through captivity and even into another government takeover accomplished by the Medes/Persian empire. Whether you are in a hostile environment or in a country with a history of persecution of Christians you can excel with the knowledge of the Government of Christ.

What is our problem in walking in the Government of Christ? Ignorance. I have heard people preach that prosperity is coming to America. Prosperity is coming to Oklahoma. Do you know what is wrong with all of these statements? God has never promised to do these things. Okay, I will wait while you take a breather, because I know my statement just took your breath away. 

God's blessings for mankind is contained within the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus taught the disciples to preach the Kingdom of Heaven has come to you today. Why did he have them preach that message? Because, this was the witness to all nations! This was the legal contest to the nations that God has blessed the Earth with One Kingdom. The gate to that Kingdom has a paved entrance and that entrance is paved with the blood of the Son of the Living God. There is no other way into this kingdom except through that sacrificial lamb. In this kingdom is all riches and all glory. Everything that one needs is in that Kingdom. Like the woman with the issue of blood, as you walk through the entrance into that kingdom you place a demand on the blood of the Messiah. In this kingdom is ALL that you need. It is the completeness for you. As Jesus explained, He is your all and in all. Now you know why Jesus told the disciples freely you have received, freely give. When the disciples were praying for the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead, they were doing so by giving from the kingdom. Today, you may live in another country. Like myself, I live in the United States, but my citizenship is in the Kingdom of Heaven. As I go forth, I do so in the Name of Jesus and His Kingdom, the Kingdom of Heaven. I impose the will of the Kingdom of Heaven on the nations of the U.S. and any other kingdom I may enter whether physical or spiritual. When you stand for the kingdom, stand with boldness and declare the truths of God. I want to ask you a question. What defines the borders of a kingdom? It's citizens. We can all remember when the United States purchased land in 1803 called the Louisiana Purchase. When the land was purchased did it automatically define the borders of the United States? No. In fact, we sent a survey team to discover what had been purchased. Afterwards, the land was opened up and the citizens of the United States began the migration westward. These citizens settled in the newly acquired territory and that settlement set the borders of this new and growing country. It also opened the doors for further growth. John the Baptist was in jail. He sent some of his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the Messiah.  Jesus sent  word to John. He began to share a few things about John and something else that is quite exciting. 

Mat 11:12  And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of Heaven is taken by violence, and the violent take it by force. 

Mat 11:13  For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 

Mat 11:14  And if you will receive it, this is Elijah who is to come. 

Jesus is sharing something that is more exciting that any land purchase. With study, you will find that God had given dominion of the Earth to Adam which is recorded in the book of Genesis. That dominion/lease was in turn given by Adam to the devil through Adam's disobedience. We even see the smugness of the devil recorded in Job when God asked the devil where he had been he stated Job 1:7  And Jehovah said to Satan, From where do you come? Then Satan answered Jehovah and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.  Here, we see the devil bragging about his survey team going into the Earth to search out this newly acquired territory. We know that Jesus objective was to redeem mankind. In order for that to occur there had to be a re establishment of what was lost. In the temptation of Christ we see that the devil tempted him with giving him the Earth lease if Jesus would just bow down and worship him. Jesus had a better plan. Now, we know that the kingdom of heaven had been assigned to Israel. However a new program was on the horizon. Jesus shared part of this program when talking about John. In fact, Jesus gave us insight to a division in times that were fixing to occur. He broke it down like this, from the days of John the Baptist until now. What was the days of John the Baptist? Jesus tells us in the next verse. The time period is all the prophets and the law until John. The next dispensation of time for the Kingdom was from the cross on. Before the cross, Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven was taken by force. Is there an example of that to support that statement? Of course! 

Dan 10:13  But the ruler of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days. But lo, Michael, one of the chief rulers, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. 

We see how the Angel fought against the demonic prince of Persia. I have shown how this was a spiritual battle that took place between two kingdoms in order for understanding of a vision could be given to Daniel. The demand on the Kingdom of Heaven was initiated by Daniel. What happened afterwards?

 Dan 10:20  Then he said, Do you know why I come to you? And now I will return to fight with the ruler of Persia. And when I have gone out, lo, the ruler of Greece shall come. 

Another battle would take place for this Angel to be able to return to the throne room of God. A new era would occur after the cross. Jesus explained it in John 16. Jesus said that it was expedient for us that Jesus goes away. Why? So that the Father would send the Comforter, the Holy Spirit. Why would it be so advantageous for us? First to convict the world of sin. Secondly, concerning righteousness and finally, judgement. What about this judgement? Didn't Jesus say that He didn't come to judge man, but to save man? Yes! So what about this judgement?

Joh 16:11  concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.

Who was the ruler of this world? Satan. Yes, we see a new thing has occurred. With it a new era for the Kingdom. No longer would the battles occur. Why? Judgement! Paul stated, Eph 6:12  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world's rulers, of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

He discovered like our Louisiana Purchase, new territory had been acquired. The surveyors were sent out. We seen that in Revelations 2. The seven churches were positioned in Turkey the gates of the enemy. Remember, Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against His government. They didn't and they won't. The Kingdom of Heaven is beyond the natural realm. That means the Kingdom supersedes our natural world. We have witness of that throughout scripture. Jacob took a stick and placed it into the troughs of sheep to give them spots. Ever heard of that before? Me neither. One of the students of the company of prophets lost an axe head. Elisha threw a stick in the water which sank and made the axe head float. Ever heard of anyone doing that? Me neither. The disciples needed money to pay a tax. Jesus told Peter to go fish and when he opened the fishes mouth there was the money. Ever heard of that? Me neither. Why? Because these things are only possible in the supernatural realm of the Kingdom of Heaven. Friend, I have too good to be true news for you. Life as you know it is going to change as you understand the Kingdom of Heaven and your role in it. Judgement brought by the Comforter proclaims power and authority above and beyond our world and the world of the devil. You now have access to SUPERNATURAL POWER! You are the witness that is going to present the legal evidence against all nations! The difference between the Angel in the time period of Daniel and today is one thing! Judgement! The Holy Spirit is there to enforce the Judgement of the past tense ruler of this world and enforce the rights, rules and blessings of the One World Government of Jesus! The blood of Jesus settled the debt of sin. God declared with the blood of Christ a Judgment. PAID IN FULL! As you and I go forth in the leading of the Holy Spirit, He(the Holy Spirit) goes before you proclaiming PAID IN FULL! Prosperity has come to man and it is found when you make His Kingdom Your Kingdom! Jesus reigns supreme.

Finally, I would like to share the parable of the talents with you. Jesus shared this parable in Matthew 25:15 to explain about the kingdom of heaven. In this parable Jesus shares many truths about the kingdom and about servants in the kingdom. If you haven't read the parable I encourage you to do so. One thing I would like to focus on, is the servant that was given 1 talent by his Lord. The servant spoke of his fear of his Lord. How he was a hard man reaping where he had not sowed seed. Based in that fear he buried the talent given him. Understand, he would never steal from his Lord. He just wanted to protect it. What did his Lord say about the man? 

Mat 25:26  His lord answered and said to him, Evil and slothful servant!

Why was he evil? Not because of thievery, No! Because, of his desire to keep everything as it is. How many times have we been guilty of this? Every Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and even on Wednesday evening. Same thing over and over. Nothing changes. If it does? We complain. I have been parking in that same spot for over 20 years. Friend, you have been given something of great value. The kingdom of heaven. That Kingdom was never built to be contained within the four walls of your building or your mind. What did Jesus tell his disciples? As you go! Jesus commanded us to go! Go and proclaim. As you go and proclaim, give! Freely you have received, freely give. Give what? The blessing of the Kingdom. Will we be as blind as Esau? Never observing the treasure of the blessing? Possessing a birthright, yet blind to it's wonderful blessings? Will we be as ignorant as the wicked  slothful servant burying what has been given to protect it? Will we be stagnant and just remain in the comfort of sameness? Or will we rise to what we have been called to do in these final days? To become the witness to the nations of the kingdom of Heaven!