THE WRONG KINGDOM
Memorise
When
Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make
him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
John 6:15
Read
John 6:11-15
11 And Jesus
took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples,
and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as
much as they would.
12 When they
were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain,
that nothing be lost.
13 Therefore
they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of
the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.
14 Then those
men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth
that prophet that should come into the world.
15 When Jesus
therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a
king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
Message
Jesus drew large crowds in the days of His ministry
here on earth because of the signs and wonders He performed. This led those
following Him to decide that He should be made king over Israel. Considering
the fame and popularity Jesus had, in addition to the prophecies recorded in
the Bible about the coming King, it seemed normal and suitable that He should
be revered and honoured among the people. However, Jesus was not interested in
the kingdom of this world; neither did He have interest in gaining glory,
honour or fame. He was only concerned with seeking His Father’s glory and doing
His will (John 4:34).
There seems to be a misconception about the term
“kingdom of God”. The kingdom of God as defined by the Lord Jesus was quite
different from the understanding of the people of His days. It was this lack of
understanding that made them attempt to crown Him king by force, thinking that
according to various biblical prophecies, He was called to sit upon the
physical throne of David. This misconception continues among some Christians
today.
Out of the multitude of references to the kingdom
of God in the Bible, let us consider these three in order to gain some
understanding. John 3:3c says:
“Except
a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Salvation is the first step a person must take
before they can have access to all the goodies of the kingdom of God. I welcome
you to the family of God as you take the step of salvation today in Jesus’
Name. Then Matthew 6:33a says:
“But
seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; ......”
It is important to note that seeking the kingdom of
God as a first priority is important to God. Your personal needs and challenges
must not be placed above the kingdom. And finally, Romans 14:17 says:
“For
the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy
in the Holy Ghost.”
Many Christians live their lives as if the kingdom
of God is all about fun and entertainment. The kingdom of God is a process that
starts with righteousness, followed by peace, and then comes joy in the Holy
Ghost. It’s a wonderful experience.
Prayer
Point
Father, please let me experience the fullness of
your kingdom in my life from now on.
BIBLE
IN ONE YEAR
Joshua 1-3;
Job 34:1-15
Amen. Thank you Lord.
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