Colossians 1:27 – “God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. “

As I read, prayed, and mused on the Word of God today, I was challenged.  The thought of revival, renewal, and restoration challenged me.   We are instructed to “seek” the kingdom of God and His righteousness.  In the mind of most believers, that is an event – an outpouring or a manifestation.   But think about the directive.   Seek First the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.   The Kingdom is a “Him.”

Consider Luke 17, as Jesus spoke of the Last Days and the coming of the kingdom.  He said something interesting in verses 20-21.  “The kingdom does not come by observation.” Therefore, it is not an event or an outpouring.    Next, He said, “The kingdom of God is within you.”   The kingdom is within us.  That is a powerful thought, revelation, or principle!

Jesus said that the Holy Spirit was with them but would be “in” them.

Colossians 1:27 – “Christ IN us…”

1 John 4 – “Greater is He Who is IN you…”

Romans 14:17 – “The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit…”

Matthew 6:10 – “Thy kingdom come, and Thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven…”

The kingdom is a person – JESUS!   Paul reminds us in Galatians that Christian life is Christ living through us.   John the Baptist said, If we want to impact this world for God and live victoriously, then we must be filled with and live out of the kingdom of God within us.   We must totally surrender ourselves to Him so that He and we are indistinguishable.  Then, nothing is impossible!

We have a mission and a commission that can only be fulfilled if the kingdom is “in” us and manifested “through” us.    Jesus said in Luke 18:17 – “Truly I say to you, He who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child WILL NEVER enter into it.”  That is simplistic and complete trust!

Jesus said, “IF you Abide IN Me AND My Words Abide IN you…”   My prayer is Jesus, fill us with YOU!

Have a Great Day “in” Him and Him “in” you!