KINGDOM PRESENT
God promised this Good News long ago through His prophets in the holy Scriptures. The Good News is about His Son. In His earthly life He was born into King David’s family line, and He was shown to be the Son of God when He was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 1:2-4 (NLT)
In the above salutation, the apostle Paul is addressing both the Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome, teaching and reminding them of God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises, given through the Law and the prophets, to secure an eternal Kingdom in the line of King David through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and King, whose kingdom is the heart of man. You and I. And His Kingdom is now at hand! Take time now to reflect and worship Him through the song below!
APPLICATION: Read/listen to and reflect on the lyrics to the song King of Kings by Hillsong Worship.
In the darkness
we were waiting
Without hope, without light
'Til from Heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfill the law and prophets
To a virgin came the word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
For even in your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake you died
Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, Three in One
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
And the morning that You rose
All of Heaven held its breath
'Til that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored
And the church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel, shall not faint
By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
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Brooke Ligertwood | Jason Ingram | Scott Ligertwood
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PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for Your goodness and faithfulness to fulfill Your promises to establish Your eternal Kingdom through redeeming all who place their trust in Your Son, Jesus. Make my life a beacon of light that shines the truth and grace of the Gospel. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?