Upon the horizon, a new day has dawned. A new era has begun. Unquestionably, at LWCC, we are experiencing a fresh, new move of the Spirit of God. The breath of the Holy Spirit of God is removing from us all man-made religion that has obscured our vision, and He’s giving us eyes to see and ears to hear what the Spirit of God is saying to the Church.
“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.” (Mark 1:14,15). There has been a hollow awareness of something missing in the body of Christ. This missing link is at the very core of our walk with God. We have dealt extensively on the good news of salvation, healing, deliverance, prosperity, and all those beautiful dimensions of the Spirit, but have neglected to take a closer look at what Jesus said is “at hand.” It is the gospel of the Kingdom of God.
One of the most important truths for us to understand as believers is the message of the KINGDOM. Open the Bible almost anywhere and you will find references to the Kingdom of God. Jesus mentions the “Kingdom of Heaven” twenty-eight different times in the four gospels and uses the expression “Kingdom of God” seventy-three times. These two terms together are used over one hundred times in the gospels! Jesus said, “Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness.” (Matt. 6:33). He taught His disciples to pray, “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done.” (Matt 6:10). After His resurrection, Jesus presented Himself alive with many infallible proofs, “appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking of the things concerning the Kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3). The subject of the Kingdom of God was important enough that Jesus said we should seek it first and pray for its coming.
The Kingdom of God is a major theme throughout the Bible. Jesus began His earthly ministry proclaiming the arrival of the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matt. 4:17). During His final days before His ascension, He taught concerning the Kingdom of God. The Early Church taught and preached from a Kingdom perspective. In fact, we are commissioned to preach the gospel of the Kingdom in all the world before the end comes. (Matt. 24:14).
Jesus Christ came into this world to establish His Kingdom and not a religion. His Church is His governmental body on earth and is called to have dominion over all the works of His hands. Religion has robbed the Church of Her divine authority and dominion, causing Her to forsake Her former positions of influence. For many, church goes on as usual with the same predicable normalcy each week. In such, we may be attempting to keep alive the old creation and paradigm of church from our former chaotic thinking. Our concepts are being lovingly challenged as to what the Church is and what it is not.
All patterns for life on earth and every part of the relevant functionality of Kingdom focus and purpose is simply translated into the Kingdom of God – His will being done in earth as it is in heaven. At LWCC, we have a Kingdom Mandate to be a visible demonstration of the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven, where Kingdom truths, values, principles, priorities, and ethics are not only taught, but embraced, believed, and initiated in life every day.
I believe the Spirit of God is summoning God’s people to be united in faith and bring Kingdom transformation in today’s culture and in the marketplace; invading the power centers of our nation and restoring righteousness and justice, that the blessings of God may once again be upon our land. We must forge ahead in our Kingdom mandate and authority to seize the promise for our generation and to transfer this core Kingdom dynamic into emerging sons and daughters that shall thunder this message of the Kingdom with rumblings of Kingdom reformation through transformation.
God has given us His grace to disciple whole nations, regions, cities, and communities through the governance administration of the Kingdom. This sets in motion God’s Kingdom systems, operations, strategies, and logistics in life that is assuredly the Kingdom of God.
Therefore, we need a transitioning in our mentalities as to the true meaning of our core purpose in the earth and clear understanding of the substance of the Incarnate Christ, to walk out this very life-giving and life-changing nature. Jesus’ teachings were infused with purpose and plans. He did not come to simply talk about the Father, but to reveal Him. (Jn. 14:7,9,10). And the Church is not simply here to talk about Christ, but to reveal Him. Simply put: IT IS KNOWING HIM AND MAKING HIM KNOWN.
The journey must first happen within. It is not an easy journey or one that usually ends with fame or accolades, but is a journey every person must take if they want to change the world. The witness of the Kingdom of God is our mandate. At a critical time for all people around the world, as darkness covers the earth in political and economic tyranny, God is saying to His Church, arise and shine for your light is come. The Church is heading into its finest hour. Unfamiliar virgin territory beckons those who will be led by the Spirit and walk in the newness of Kingdom life.
There is a sound as a rushing, mighty wind blowing over those who yearn to know what the Spirit is saying to the Church. This invisible work of the Holy Spirit will usher a people who will experience His Person, His Presence, and His Power in a dimension unknown to mankind. A remnant awakens, passivity is gone, fire burning in their hearts, and their eyes have come open to the Kingdom of God within their sight. They know the weapon of praise in the heat of the battle. Their arms are raised with a shout unto God with a voice of triumph! They are a new breed, a generation of God’s Kingdom citizens. They are united, marching in rank, and pressing forward. It is a generation that will carry the prize, that knows the victory is won, and that will declare the good news that the Kingdom of God has arrived!
The Lord Omnipotent Reigneth!
Dr. Levy H. Knox