- DEFINING AND EXPLORING THE KINGDOM LIFE- COLOSSIANS 2:6
- ‘Kingdom’ is “an actual country ruled by a king who influences and impacts the domain of his Kingdom personally with his values, morality, lifestyle, and his entire principles and laws until the people begin to reflect his lifestyle.”
- It is characterised by the (Mark 9:1
- The rule of God
- The territory governed by God.
- The realm in which God’s will, purposes, plans, and desires are fulfilled. – Romans 12:2
REFLECTION: DOES GOD RULE IN MY LIFE AFFAIRS AND WHAT AREAS HAVE I NOT SURRENDERED TO GOD’S RULE?
- In Christendom (Kingdom of Christian), Kingdom can be described as having three major components: Acts 1:3-8; Matt.6:9-10
- A King (Jesus)
- Citizens (Sons and Daughters of Christ, The body of Christ)
- Territory of rulership (The nations)
- We are to reign(manifest) in His kingdom on earth through the help of the Holy Spirit
- Kingdom life is a life of complete dominion – Rev. 12:10-12; 1:5-6. Dominion over sin, self, Satan, and his supporters and the world. (Psalm 8:6; Luke 4;18; 10:19; John 16:33; Eph.1:17-21; Romans 6:12-14
- Kingdom life is a kingdom of light; and life of sharing Christ’s inheritance- Col.1:12; Eph.2:12-13; Acts 20:32
- A life of translocation into the life of Christ to live for Him- Col. 1:13
B. LIVING CONSISTENTLY FOR CHRIST- COLLOSIAN 2:6-8
How then can we live in this kingdom life so as to continue to enjoy optimal life of Christ?
- Life of continuous Fellowship- Col.2:6b. This involves deep communion with the father where we daily draw strength. And in interaction with other kingdom family- Prov.27:17; Heb.10:27
- Establishing yourself in Christ genuinely v.7; 2 Cor.1:21; Romans 16:25; Col.1:23
- Life of continuous growth in Christ and His knowledge – Col.2:7a; 1:10c; 2 Peter 3:18; Heb.10:36-39.
- A teachable spirit and mind- ready to yield to the instruction of the Holy Spirit per time- vs 7b; Eph.4:17-21; 2 Tim.2:15; Acts 28;30-31.
- Life of gratitude- appreciating who you are in Christ redeemed and forgiven) and what He did for you (adoption; sanctified and raised with Him-Eph.2:5-7)
- Shun life of ungodliness, immorality, and worldliness- 2 Tim.2:16-18; James 4:4-8
CONCLUSION
Our heavenly mandate is to keep extending the kingdom of God here on earth (Matt.6:10) as we manifest Christ daily in kingdom character. Regardless of the world we find ourselves, we must keep reflecting Christ.