“Although there is a future dimension of the kingdom of God there is also a present kingdom of God to which you must return to fulfill your assignment until the ordained number of days for you is complete.”
“My assignment--what assignment?” By this time I realized he was an angel of God, a messenger sent to serve us. He continued, “Until you are called back to your eternal home you have a mission to complete. You are ambassadors of a kingdom far away. That kingdom has been called the kingdom of God and is mentioned 66 times in what you have come to know as the New Testament. It has also referred to and the kingdom of heaven mentioned 32 times in the book of Matthew alone. You are no longer of this world even though you temporarily live in it but of another world. This ‘other world’ is very different from ‘this world.’ In fact, ‘this world,’ your temporary earthly existence, is under the dominion of an evil king. His name is Satan—the great opposer and adversary of our King Jesus Christ. He is the prince of this earthly world, "the tempter" (1 Thess 3:5); "Beelzebub" (Matt 12:24); "the wicked one" (Matt 13:19,38); "the ruler of this world" (John 12:31); "the god of this age" (2 Cor 4:4); "Belial" (2 Cor 6:15), "the prince of the power of the air" (Eph 2:2); and "the accuser of our brethren" (Rev 12:10). Satan's influence in worldly affairs is also clearly revealed (John 12:31). His various titles reflect his control of the world system: "the ruler of this world" (John 12:31), "the god of this age" (2 Cor 4:4), and "the prince of the power of the air" (Eph 2:2). The Bible declares, "The whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19).”
The angle went on to say, “But you are no longer of this world but instead, you have been adopted into the family of God. You are indeed new citizens of His kingdom. His kingdom operates under a different set of principles and values. At the moment of your conversion you were given a new heart and a new spirit was put in you, God’s Spirit. His Spirit will move you to follow His decrees not out of obligation but out of obedient love. You will be His people and He will be your God while you sojourn there for awhile (Ezekiel 36:26-29).”
“His character, His values, was implanted in the core of your being called the ‘heart’ and is called the ‘fruit of the Spirit.’ You received it as a seed requiring intentional and careful nurture if it is to produce abundantly in your life. You are marked by this fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To the degree this fruit is visible in your life speaks to the truth you are a citizen of God’s kingdom.” He moved back to his position to the right of the line still moving to a destination just ahead.
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