The Kingdom of Power!

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. 1 Corinthians 4:20

One of my favorite quotes of all time was by President Abraham Lincoln.  “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.  Jesus was a man of character and with His character He walked in the power of the Kingdom of God.

One thing I have learned over the years, talk is cheap.  Jesus never lived a cheap day in His life.  He embodied and lived the very life He talked about.  His goal was to show the world that His words were backed with power and authority.  He took on the hypocrites who used words and religion to justify their way of life.  Not so with Jesus, He came to show another way.  Jesus reminded us that faith without action is dead.  His challenge was for all people in all places and for all times.

How is your talk these days?  Do your words line up with your actions?  Are you living a life filled with the power of the Holy Spirit?  If not, why not?  These same questions I am asking myself and I have come to this conclusion, I want more!  I want more of Jesus, His Kingdom and the power that comes with it.  Now we must ask ourselves this all important question, why do we want this power?  Is it for self-serving purposes or is it really to be used to impact the world for Christ.  It ultimately cost Jesus His life to walk in the power and will of God.  What will it cost us?

God is calling your name and He wants you to walk in the power of His Kingdom.  He knows your heart and the passion you have for Him.  You have all of heavens resources at your disposal.  Let today be the beginning of a new journey, a journey directed by faith and walked out in the life and power of Jesus Christ.  It is time to go deeper into the things of God, to open our hearts and minds to our God who holds all of earth in His hands.  They are the same hands that are reaching out to you and inviting you to live a life of power on this earth.

You can do it!  Grab His hand and let God show you the power of His Kingdom!