Tag Archive | kingdom

Son of The Most High

Dec3

In yesterday’s devotion Mary was told by an angel that God had chosen her for a special assignment (blessing). She would be the mother of Jesus.

He (Jesus) will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”
Luke 1:32-34 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.1.32-34.NASB1995

I found this a little amusing but so typical of the lives we live. Here is Mary being told that she will bear the King of kings; the Lord of Lords; the Son of the Most High and she says,  “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” Self focused. Self concerned.
Have you been there? I have. God calls us to something and we cannot fathom the calling so we look inward at ourselves instead of what an amazing God we have who can do anything through us. Just look at what he did through Mary.

This Christmas season let us turn our focus to the One who came to save. The One who is worthy of our utmost reverence and adoration. Jesus.

🌹Glory to His name.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

What a Privilege!

Aug27

so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.2.12.NASB1995

🙏Help me Lord to walk in You – Your way, Your truth, in Your life in me. Thank You for the privilege of sharing in Your kingdom and experiencing Your glory. Amen

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

No Righteousness of My Own

Aug20

Being a righteous person is not about you or me doing good or being a good person. It actually has nothing to do with me or you at all. Being a righteous person is about God and His kingdom.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 6:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.1.NASB1995

In serving, in prayer, in worship, in fasting, in living out our salvation, we are to bring the Light of Christ and the glory of God for others to see His kingdom. It is not to show off ourselves as zealot for God.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, . . .
Matthew 6:33a NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.33.NASB1995

But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith,
Philippians 3:7-9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.3.7-9.NASB1995

“Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
. . . [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’]
Matthew 6:9-10, 13b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.6.9-13.NASB1995

🌹I will rejoice greatly in the Lord, My soul will exult in my God; For He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.61.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon https://indasharonjesus.org

Boast in The Lord!

Aug6

For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
1 Corinthians 4:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.20.NASB1995

It is not by my words but by God’s power in me that the gospel and His kingdom grows and flourishes.

For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Romans 15:18-19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.18-19.NASB1995

🌹But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that, just as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.1.30-31.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Heavy Devotion

Apr17

For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in various places there will be famines and earthquakes. But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.
Matthew 24:7-8 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.24.7-8.NASB1995

How much have we read about, seen, and/or experienced throughout history the fulfillment of the above Scriptures?

Are you keeping an eye on Israel and what’s happening there?

“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that her desolation is near.
Luke 21:20 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.21.20.NASB1995

Be alert. Be aware.

But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Luke 21:36 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.21.36.NASB1995

🌹So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.
Luke 21:31 NASB1995‬*
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.21.31.NASB1995

Christians around the world will also be persecuted. All those who stand with Israel.

“Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
Matthew 24:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.24.9.NASB1995

‭‭‭Like Paul, are you ready?

‭Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Acts 21:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.21.13.NASB1995

🌹But the one who endures to the end, he will be saved.
Matthew 24:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.24.13.NASB1995‭

The promised land is on the way for every believer who stands with God against the enemy of righteousness. God’s will be done.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

*Luke 21:21-24 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.21.21.NASB1995

Bless Our Lord

Dec29

All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, And Your godly ones shall bless You. They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power; To make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts And the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom. Psalms‬ ‭145:10‭-‬12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.10.NASB1995‭‭

When you truly know God and the works of His hands, it is hard to keep quiet. God, give us opportunity to make You known to others that they may know the glory of Your kingdom and Your power.

🌹My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever. Psalms‬ ‭145:21‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.145.21.NASB1995

God bless your 2024!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Kingdom Bound

Oct13

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.”
John 18:36 NASB

The kingdom of God is not of this world. Jesus made that clear. He came to show the way to the kingdom. He paid the price for redemption. And He gave the Holy Spirit to every believer who instructs and leads us in speaking the gospel message, “and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”
Mark 1:15 NASB

🌹Jesus came as the gospel and we are to introduce the gospel to all for God’s kingdom.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Meditate

Jun10

On the glorious splendor of Your majesty
And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.
Psalms 145:5‭
All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord, And Your godly ones shall bless You.
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom And talk of Your power;
To make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts
And the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom.
Psalms 145:10-‬12 NASB

Do you know the glorious splendor of the majesty of God and His wonderful works? Look around you

The heavens are telling of the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
Psalms 19:1 NASB
Look at your family. Look in the mirror.

Bless the Lord, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Psalms 103:22 NASB

I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
Psalms 139:14 NASB

O Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1 NASB

When you meditate (to engage in thought or contemplation; reflect) on God through His word, prayer, personal intimate relationship with Him you can see His glory in His creation: from the landscape to the heavens; the work He is doing in you and others.

🌹Choose today to slow down, meditate on God’s glorious splendor and begin to notice His glorious works. You will be thanking God, be a blessing to Him as you can’t help but speak of His glorious kingdom and power.  You’ll want to tell the world God’s mighty acts and the glory of the majesty of His kingdom.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Be Strong & Courageous

May20

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB

And to Him (Jesus) was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed. But the saints of the Highest One will receive the kingdom and possess the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.’
Daniel 7:14‭, ‬18 NASB

The sovereign God has established His eternal plan, His eternal kingdom. No fear for the one who believes and trusts in Him. We can be strong and courageous when we walk boldly with God in His kingdom cause.

🌹God will not fail you nor forsake you. Do you believe that? Do you trust Him?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Where is Your Treasure?

Oct9

It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.
John 6:63 NASB

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?Matthew 6:25 NASB

Where is your focus?

The Spirit is life. Walking in God is life. Seeking God is life. Loving God is life. All the cares of this world will one day mean absolutely nothing. What will matter are the things eternal.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33 NASB

🌹 Again. Where is Your focus?

for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon