Friday August 11
Bible Reading: Rev. 11: 15 - 19
Topic: Kingdom Of The World Versus
Kingdom Of Christ
The sounding of the
trumpet by the 7th Angel was followed by loud voices in heaven proclaiming that
"The Kingdoms of this world have become the Kingdoms of our God and of His
Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!" The Kingdom of the world is
controlled by satan and is characterized by sin, darkness and disobedience to
God (Eph. 2: 1 - 4).
In contrast the Kingdom of
Christ is characterized by righteousness, peace, joy and everlasting life (v.
17; Rom. 14: 17; 1 Cor. 4: 20; Rev. 12: 10; 19: 6 - 8)
If anyone repents of his
sins, believes the Gospel and gives His life to Christ, he transfers from the
Kingdom of the world and darkness to the Kingdom of Christ (Col. 1: 13 - 14;
Eph. 2: 12 - 13). He also receives eternal rewards (v. 18; 2 Tim. 4: 8)
But those who refuse to
repent are judged and condemned (v. 18; 20: 11 - 15)
Let us use our God-given
opportunity to make the most important decision of our lives which will
determine our eternal destiny.
Let us submit to the
Lordship of Jesus Christ in our lives and with the heavenly throng proclaim
that supremacy of Christ over the devil.
Prayer
Oh God, help me to become
and remain a member of the Kingdom of Christ, Amen.
Memory Verse Rev. 11: 15
"And the seventh Angel
sounded; and there were great voices in heaven saying The Kingdoms of this
world are become the Kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ; and He shall reign
forever and ever."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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