(S)cripture-
1 Cor. 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.
(O)bservation-
The Kingdom of God is present on this earth in all who believe - it is embodied in our dynamic new lives in Christ and also through our humble obedience to Christ and His church. Living a life in the Kingdom is not characterized by idle talk born of human thought, but rather by the true power that comes from the holy Spirit. God sent His Holy Spirit to this earth with all power after Christ ascended to Heaven and He resides with each one of us today. Therefore, each believer in the Kingdom of God carries with him or her the power of the Holy Spirit and it is up to each one of us to allow the Holy Spirit to lead our lives so that we can use that power to do God's work and bring Him glory.
(A)pplication-
I want so much to be closer to the Holy Spirit and allow God's power to be used through me. God is not glorified by any of our human words, but rather by our acceptance and openness of being led by the Holy Spirit and going forward with that power in all that we do. I am totally open to however God will lead me through His Holy Spirit and know that this power is what represents the Kingdom of God.
(P)rayer-
Father, thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to the world to lead all believers with power. I pray that I would always be open to how the Holy Spirit leads me and that this power could be used through me in whatever You call me to do so that I can glorify Your holy name. Your Kingdom is not about talk but about power that only comes from You through Your Holy Spirit - help me to be a witness and a representative of this in whatever capacity You call me. I give You everything and praise You forever. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
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