Focus on the Kingdom Within – see, enter and experience the Kingdom of God

Where is God’s Kingdom and how do we see, enter and experience the Kingdom of God?

How can we have a podcast called Kingdom Building without talking about the Kingdom of God?

The word focus is defined as the ability to direct and concentrate your attention, energy, or effort on a specific point, task, or goal, while excluding distractions.

As you reflect on your priorities, remember to place the Kingdom at the center of all your decisions and actions. Let its values guide your daily life and influence your relationships, goals, and aspirations.

We don’t have to die to see, enter and experience the Kingdom of God.

Luke 9:27 “I promise you this: there are some of you standing here right now who will not die until you have witnessed the presence and the power of God’s kingdom realm.”

The kingdom is a spiritual realm, not a place in the natural realm. The spiritual realm is a non-physical, parallel dimension of existence that is understood to be inhabited by spiritual beings. We are spiritual beings experiencing a human existence.

The Kingdom of God is a wonderful realm, and God has provided his kingdom as a place for us to live in. It is a place or realm where the cares of the world and the trials of life can’t affect us as much as when we choose to only live in a lower realm called earth. There is joy there, there is peace there. We experience God’s kingdom when we cast our cares on him and when we realize that his burden is light and most importantly, he loves us regardless of the mistakes we have made.

Rom 14:17 For the kingdom ofGod is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

When we are talking about the Kingdom of God, here are 5 basic truths that we are going to discuss (over the next 3 weeks):

1. The Kingdom is now available to all, with no exceptions. Mark 1:15 “At last the fulfillment of the age has come! It is time for God’s kingdom to be experienced in its fullness!

2. The Kingdom of God is within all of us. It is found in the realm of the Holy Spirit, where God reigns. Luke17:21 The kingdom is not discovered in one place or another, for God’s kingdom realm is already expanding within some of you.”

3. The next thing we must do to understand the Kingdom of God is to constantly seek it. John 6:33 So above all, constantly seek (focus on) God’s kingdom and his righteousness, then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly. We can’t find something without first looking for it. (lost keys)

4. We must see (with our spiritual eyes) the kingdom before entering it. (water and spirit) John 3:3 Before a person can even perceive God’s kingdom, they must first experience a rebirth.” Verse 5 Unless you are born of water and the Spirit, you will never enter God’s kingdom.

5. Flesh and blood cannot inherit nor be part of the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable (mortal) inherit the imperishable (immortal). 1Cor15:50 flesh and blood are not able to inherit God’s kingdom realm, and neither will that which is decaying be able to inherit what is incorruptible.

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Love that Remains Brings Forgiveness that remains and Unity that Remains

1Pe 4:8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Love is the foundation of meaningful relationships and communities. By choosing to act with compassion and understanding, we strengthen our bonds and create an environment where forgiveness and kindness thrive.

1John 3: 14 Yet we can be assured that we have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because we love the family of believers. A loveless life remains spiritually dead.

Hopefully by now, we all realize that God loves you with an everlasting love that can’t be shaken. God is committed to love you regardless of your mistakes or shortfalls. He loves us so much that he has totally forgiven us of all our sins, past, present and future.

Today we want to talk about how important it is to love one another.

When we choose to love others, we reflect the very nature of God and honor His commandment to care for one another. Love is not just an emotion, but a deliberate action that brings healing, unity, and hope to our lives and communities. By making love our priority, we create space for restoration and growth among ourselves

Love that Remains Brings Forgiveness that remains and Unity that Remains

1Pe 4:8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Love is the foundation of meaningful relationships and communities. By choosing to act with compassion and understanding, we strengthen our bonds and create an environment where forgiveness and kindness thrive.

1John 3: 14 Yet we can be assured that we have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because we love the family of believers. A loveless life remains spiritually dead.

Hopefully by now, we all realize that God loves you with an everlasting love that can’t be shaken. God is committed to love you regardless of your mistakes or shortfalls. He loves us so much that he has totally forgiven us of all our sins, past, present and future.

Today we want to talk about how important it is to love one another.

When we choose to love others, we reflect the very nature of God and honor His commandment to care for one another. Love is not just an emotion, but a deliberate action that brings healing, unity, and hope to our lives and communities. By making love our priority, we create space for restoration and growth among ourselves.

Romans 11: 5 And that is but one example of what God is doing in this age of fulfillment, for God’s grace empowers his chosen remnant. 6 And since it is by God’s grace, it can’t be a matter of their good works; otherwise, it wouldn’t be a gift of grace but earned by human effort.

In light of this, it's important to remember that our transformation is not about outward religious activity but about an inward change that comes from truly knowing God. It is the revelation of His love and truth that renews our minds and guides our actions. As we learn to hear His voice and walk in obedience, our works become a natural overflow of the faith and relationship we have with Him.

True love, as demonstrated by Jesus, does not depend on how others treat us but flows from a deep relationship with God. Loving our enemies and forgiving those who wrong us is only possible when we draw from the endless source of grace that comes from abiding in Christ. This supernatural love enables us to extend compassion and mercy, mirroring the forgiveness we have received.

Forgiveness is a critical ingredient in walking this life out according to God’s plan. Forgiveness is not an option, it is non-negotiable. We must forgive to release us from the torment of carrying it around in our mind.

Luke 11:4 Forgive our sins as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us. And rescue us every time we face tribulations.”

Do you want God to rescue you when you face tribulations? Forgive. He isn’t going to remove you out of tribulations, but he will comfort you and give you a plan on how to deal with the challenges we face day to day.

When we encounter challenges or misunderstandings, responding with love allows us to break cycles of hurt and resentment. Jesus exemplified this by choosing forgiveness over retaliation, even toward those who opposed him. By seeking God's perspective and allowing His love to transform our hearts, we become empowered to love and forgive others genuinely.

Forgiveness doesn’t mean that we keep those people close to us, it means that we don’t allow them to live rent free in our minds. Don’t allow unforgiveness to block communication and the blessings of God.

The 3 L’s – Light, Life and Love

Now, let’s go deeper. The I AM Being. God is I AM, and man, His offspring, is also I AM. I AM is the indwelling Lord of life, love, wisdom, and all the ideas eternally in Mind of Christ. The I AM is the name of the spiritual self, as distinguished from the human self. Jesus said to his father, not my will (the human self) but you’re will (spiritual self) be done. Jesus was the incarnate word of God. The spiritual self won out over the human, fleshly self when he said that.

Gal 2:29 My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So, I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Our old identity has been put to death. Our new identity (life), Now, we live in union with Christ. My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, dispensing his life into mine!

Rev 21:6 And he also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega—the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life.

This profound truth highlights that our spiritual identity is intimately connected to God’s own essence. He provides us with everything we need.

Phl 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

No matter what you are going through, Father is there to give you the strength to see it through. I can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. Let’s not live beneath the life God has given us.

The 3 L’s – Light, Life and Love

When Jesus said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12), He meant that He was the expresser of Truth in all its aspects.

Through His words and actions, Jesus revealed the nature of divine reality, illuminating the minds and hearts of those who sought understanding. His presence dispelled the darkness of ignorance and fear, inviting all people to walk in the light of spiritual awareness.

Light – The understanding principle in mind. In divine order it always comes first into consciousness. Light is a symbol of wisdom.

Inner Light - light, inner--The illumination of Spirit resident in the center of every man's being.

It guides us through moments of uncertainty, offering clarity and direction when the path ahead seems unclear. This divine illumination enables us to discern right from wrong and inspires us to live authentically, in alignment with spiritual truth.

Light dispels darkness. A study showed that a % of people are afraid of the dark.

Just as physical light enables us to see and navigate the world around us, spiritual light equips us to perceive deeper truths and walk confidently on our spiritual path. When we open our hearts to this illumination, our perceptions shift, and we begin to recognize the divine presence in every aspect of life. This transformative light encourages us to seek wisdom, cultivate understanding, and extend love to others.

We have become his poetry – a study into Ephesians 2

We are going to break down Eph 2 today. It is a very powerful chapter in the Bible.

Eph 2 will show us not only how much we are loved but it will show us some key truths about who God is to us and some things about us.

Eph 2

10 We have become his poetry, a re-created people that will fulfill the destiny he has given each of us, for we are joined to Jesus, the Anointed One. Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny and the good works we would do to fulfill it! Passion

Poetry - the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm. Something that arouses strong emotions because of its beauty.

Just as a poet carefully crafts each line, God has uniquely designed every aspect of our lives with intention and purpose. Our journey is a reflection of His creativity and love, woven together to demonstrate His grace in us. Embracing this truth inspires us to walk boldly into the future He has prepared, knowing we are an essential part of His masterpiece.

Eph 2:10

For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. NLT

The KJ says that we are his workmanship.

This profound understanding invites us to live with gratitude and humility, recognizing that our lives are not defined by our achievements, but by the grace that has been freely given. As we reflect on the artistry of God’s work in us, let us encourage one another to pursue the good works He has prepared, trusting that His love will continue to shape and guide our paths.

The Battle of the Wills – finding peace in the world where there is no peace

Why does it seem that there is a battle going on to find peace. Peace is a scarce commodity in the world we are living in today.

"Our will" most commonly refers to the human faculty of choice, intention, or determination.

There is a battle happening in our mind when we are faced with trials and issues that need to be acted upon. The personal will is selfish, thinking only of self until it opens up to the will of God.

Jesus said, I am the way. His way is much better than our way, but we tend to think our way is better. We will prove to you that his way is the only way to live.

Gal 5

17 When your self-life craves the things that offend the Holy Spirit you hinder him from living free within you! And the Holy Spirit’s intense cravings hinder your self-life from dominating you! So then, the two incompatible and conflicting forces within you are your self-life of the flesh and the new creation life of the Spirit.

18 But when you yield to the life of the Spirit, you will no longer be living under the law but soaring above it!

It’s time to soar church! The higher we go, the less we have to deal with the emotions below.
Embracing God’s will is not a one-time event, but a continual practice of aligning our choices with divine purpose, cultivating resilience and hope even in challenging moments.
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Heart/mind coherence – focus on what is important in life

Probably one of the most important things we can say is don’t allow life to get in the way of what God wants to teach you and transform you into. Focus on the eternal, not what’s temporary. Why let worry and stress control our lives? 100 years from now.

Phl 4:6

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.

Heart/mind coherence (forming a unified whole) is something very important to focus on. It refers to the harmonious alignment (connection) between what we feel in our hearts and what we think in our minds. When our inner beliefs and emotions are synchronized, we become more receptive to spiritual insight, revelation and transformation. This inner unity enables us to experience God’s presence more fully, allowing His truth to shape both our understanding and our actions.
Luke 8:18

18 So pay careful attention to your hearts as you listen to my teaching, for to those who have open hearts, even more revelation will be given to them until it overflows. And for those who do not listen with open hearts, what little light they imagine themselves to have will be taken away.”
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