Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world —John 18:36
The Christian is not identified by what he says or, even, by what he does, but by the Fruit of the Spirit which he displays, the outward evidence of the life of the Holy Spirit within. The church today does not lack for activity. We have programs and broadcasts. We sport clever signs and billboards. We gather in fairly impressive numbers on Sunday mornings and less impressive numbers on Sunday and Wednesday nights. We are greatly organized and have learned to use the management and marketing systems of the world. In most churches there is endless energy and activities, but no private life with God. The emphasis is put on the wrong thing. Jesus said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation . . . . For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:20-21). It is a hidden, obscure thing. An active Christian worker too often lives to be seen by others, while it is the innermost, personal area that reveals the power of a person’s life.
The central point of the kingdom of Jesus Christ is a personal relationship with Him, not public usefulness to others. If we spend out time focused on Him, His Spirit will fill and move us and His fruit will validate our walk and call others to His service.
Abide and be blessed. It’s not the way of the world, but it’s His way.
Nick
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