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TUESDAY MEDITATION 

TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2017.

THE UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM (PART 4)

We emphasised the power of God's kingdom as evident in transformed lives last week. Today, we are reflecting upon kingdom power in healing and miracles.

Healing and miracles are vital focus of Jesus' ministry. Jesus healed the sick and performed diverse miracles as signs and foretaste of the kingdom. Healing of Jesus revealed His ultimate power and authority over evil and oppressive forces, His dominion over Satan.

When the early disciples were sent out to preach the good news of the kingdom, the command given them was "Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give." (Matt. 10:8; cf Lk 10:9)

The power of the kingdom is still available to bring health and deliverance to human body today. Faith activates all that Jesus did during His earthly ministry in our own time. The message of the kingdom is the same and the process of partaking in its blessings is as valid as ever.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Heb. 13:8)

That said, it should be mentioned that believers in Christ are not supposed to run after miracles. They are expected to proclaim the good news of the kingdom and miracles bearing them witness as they go.

ACTION: Do you have a situation needing healing or miraculous intervention? Your decision to exercise faith will bring all that Jesus did to reality in your situation.

I join my faith with yours to declare that as you believe God for it, it's released in Jesus' name!

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TUESDAY 29TH AUGUST 2017.

THE UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM (PART 3)

As we focus on one of the characteristics of God's kingdom today, Paul's testimony presents us an opportunity to unpack this characteristic of the kingdom.

The kingdom of God is characterised by power. This power is evident in change and transformation of lives and human character. When we declare the good news of God's kingdom, we are declaring heavenly counsel and are placing demand on the kingdom power to be manifest in human affairs.

Observe that in Paul's declaration the good news of Jesus does not have power BUT IT IS THE POWER OF GOD which brings salvation - pardon and emancipation, even a rescue from the reality of hell. That is why 1 Cor. 4:20 affirms that: "For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power."

What does this power do?

1. It transforms lives.2. It brings God's intervention in human affairs.3. It evokes the reality of the kingdom.4. It equips the kingdom people for kingdom mandates.

I can personally testify to the changes that occurred in my life when I accepted the good news about Christ and allow Him to direct my life. It recreated me from a raging fellow to a humble and gentle person with new set of priorities and values!

The evidence of kingdom change is present in a kingdom citizen! To experience the power of God's kingdom you must continue to declare the good news of the kingdom.

ACTION: Think about ways in which you can experience the power of God's kingdom at work.

This devotion is a gift of God to you through Bethel Gospel Centre. It will come to you every Tuesday morning. You may share it to allow it benefit others. Have a profitable day.#bgcblog#thefaithandthefaithful#tuesdaymeditation@Bethel Gospel Centre