Day 12 - The Manifest Kingdom

SCRIPTURE:

Matthew 10:7, 8

“And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you received, freely give.”

DEVOTIONAL:

I have to admit I am still working on this one in a big way. I believe it is in my heart, but I need to release it by faith through my words and actions.

What transformed me: When I was studying theology in college I can remember having to define the Kingdom of God. My definition was something along the lines of, “The Kingdom of God is God’s sovereign reign in the hearts of men.” I think that is theologically sound. As I studied New Testament scripture further, I began to notice a trend. Every time I saw the phrase, “Kingdom of God”, or “Kingdom of Heaven” something amazing always followed. It was as if Jesus was defining His kingdom for me.

I challenge you to do your own study of this phrase and see what you discover. When God’s Kingdom was made manifest on earth people were healed, the dead were raised, the disease stricken were cured and demons fled. This is God’s will on earth as it is in heaven. This is what happens when two kingdoms collide. The kingdom of death, disease, brokenness, and  fear is crushed by the kingdom of life, healing, wholeness and love.

“Jesus, may your Kingdom come with its liberating power. I pray for your presence and the release of supernatural healing, deliverance and blessing.”