The Kingdom of God

-- The Kingdom of God is a spiritual reality that requires a spiritual awakening to perceive. Just as the disciples were transformed from simple fishermen into men who understood the things of the Spirit, believers today are called to move beyond the natural, carnal way of thinking. -- Jesus taught in parables to hide spiritual truths from the hardened, yet reveal them to those who were willing to listen and grow. The difference between the crowd and the disciples was a commitment to spending time in the presence of Jesus, listening to Him, and letting His Word take root. -- True faith is not a passive "sort of" belief. It is a decisive action. Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or a seasoned believer, you must choose to believe and continue to grow that faith, just like a mustard seed growing into a great tree. -- We must guard our hearts against the "cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches." These are the primary distractions that keep people from the Kingdom. If you love the things of this world more than God, you will eventually find yourself empty, as those treasures cannot follow you into eternity. -- There is a vital, urgent need to recognize that we are living for eternity. Choosing the path of God leads to a glorious future as a joint-heir with Christ, while the path of the world leads only to destruction. The righteous will shine as the sun, but we must choose to walk in the light of God today. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 13:1-50 -- John 3:1-21 This is episode 140. ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X