Embracing Our Identity as King's Kids

Devotional

Day 1: Embracing Childlike Faith

Childlike faith is characterized by an adventurous, fearless, and untainted approach to life. It is the kind of faith that is not hindered by the fears and doubts that often plague adults. This faith is pure and leads to tangible results because it is unafraid to ask for what it wants and believes wholeheartedly in the possibility of receiving it. When we embrace childlike faith, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities and miracles that we might otherwise miss due to our skepticism and fear.

In our daily lives, adopting a childlike faith means being willing to take risks, to dream big, and to trust that God will provide for our needs. It means approaching God with the same confidence and boldness that a child has when asking their parent for something. This kind of faith is not about being naive but about having a deep trust in God's goodness and His desire to bless us. [01:10]

Matthew 18:3-4 (ESV): "And he said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.'"

Reflection: Think of an area in your life where you have been hesitant to ask God for help or provision. How can you approach this situation with the boldness and trust of a child today?

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Day 2: Living in Righteousness, Peace, and Joy

The Kingdom of God is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy. Righteousness involves being in right standing with God and having good character, which means fixing our mistakes rather than being perfect. Peace, or "shalom," signifies a state where nothing is missing, broken, or lacking, and all is well. Joy is about being glad and recognizing the greatness within us, which is a reflection of God's image.

Living in righteousness means striving to align our actions and decisions with God's will, seeking to correct our wrongs, and growing in character. Peace is about trusting in God's provision and care, knowing that He will ensure that nothing essential is missing or broken in our lives. Joy is a choice to focus on the goodness and greatness within us, acknowledging that we are made in God's image and that His joy is our strength. [03:21]

Romans 14:17 (ESV): "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."

Reflection: Reflect on a recent situation where you felt anxious or lacking. How can you invite God's peace and joy into that situation today?

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Day 3: Manifesting the Kingdom Within

The Kingdom of God is not a physical place but resides within us. It manifests externally through our actions and decisions, especially when we face tribulations. These challenges are not punishments but opportunities for growth and transformation, pushing us to become who God intended us to be. When we understand that the Kingdom is within us, we realize that we have the power to bring God's presence into every situation we encounter.

Facing tribulations with the understanding that they are opportunities for growth allows us to respond with faith and resilience. Instead of seeing challenges as setbacks, we can view them as stepping stones to becoming more like Christ. This perspective shifts our focus from external circumstances to the internal work that God is doing within us, enabling us to manifest His Kingdom in our daily lives. [13:48]

Luke 17:20-21 (ESV): "Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, 'The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.'"

Reflection: Think about a current challenge you are facing. How can you view this challenge as an opportunity for growth and transformation, and how can you manifest God's Kingdom in this situation?

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Day 4: Countering Negative Circumstances with Confession

We must counter negative circumstances by speaking God's promises over our lives. This involves declaring abundance, health, and success even when our current reality seems to contradict these declarations. Our words have the power to shape our reality, and by aligning our speech with God's promises, we can bring about positive change in our lives.

Speaking God's promises requires faith and persistence. It means choosing to focus on God's truth rather than the negative circumstances we may be facing. By consistently declaring God's promises, we align our thoughts and actions with His will, opening the door for His blessings to manifest in our lives. This practice helps us to maintain a positive and hopeful outlook, even in the face of adversity. [28:18]

Proverbs 18:21 (ESV): "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."

Reflection: Identify a negative circumstance in your life. What specific promises from God's Word can you declare over this situation today?

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Day 5: Believing We Deserve Good Things

We must believe that we deserve the good things God has for us because Jesus paid for them. This belief should transform how we live, making us confident in our identity as children of the King, equipped with Kingdom privileges. When we understand that we are deserving of God's blessings, we can approach life with a sense of worth and expectation.

Believing that we deserve good things is not about entitlement but about recognizing the value that God has placed on us through Jesus' sacrifice. It means understanding that we are loved and cherished by God and that He desires to bless us abundantly. This belief empowers us to live boldly and confidently, knowing that we have access to all the resources of the Kingdom. [40:34]

Ephesians 1:3-4 (ESV): "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him."

Reflection: Reflect on an area of your life where you struggle to believe that you deserve God's blessings. How can you begin to embrace your identity as a child of the King and live with the confidence that comes from this truth?

Sermon Summary

### Summary

Today, we delved into the profound concept of being "King's Kids," exploring what it means to have childlike faith and how it can transform our lives. We began by emphasizing the importance of having faith like a child, which is adventurous, fearless, and unafraid to ask for what it wants. This kind of faith leads to results because it is pure and untainted by the fears and doubts that often plague adults.

We then explored the attributes of the Kingdom of God as described in Romans 14:17: righteousness, peace, and joy. Righteousness involves being in right standing with God and having good character, which means fixing our mistakes rather than being perfect. Peace, or "shalom," signifies a state where nothing is missing, broken, or lacking, and all is well. Joy is about being glad and recognizing the greatness within us, which is a reflection of God's image.

The sermon also highlighted the importance of understanding that the Kingdom of God is not a physical place but resides within us. This internal Kingdom manifests externally through our actions and decisions, especially when we face tribulations. These challenges are not punishments but opportunities for growth and transformation, pushing us to become who God intended us to be.

We discussed the necessity of countering what we confront with our confessions. Just as a privileged child would reject what they don't want, we too must reject negative circumstances by speaking God's promises over our lives. This involves declaring abundance, health, and success even when our current reality seems to contradict these declarations.

Finally, we touched on the importance of believing that we deserve the good things God has for us because Jesus paid for them. This belief should transform how we live, making us confident in our identity as children of the King, equipped with Kingdom privileges.

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Key Takeaways

1. Childlike Faith Leads to Results: Embracing a childlike faith means being adventurous, fearless, and unafraid to ask for what we want. This kind of faith is pure and leads to tangible results because it is not hindered by the fears and doubts that often plague adults. [01:10]
2. Attributes of the Kingdom: The Kingdom of God is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy. Righteousness involves being in right standing with God and having good character. Peace, or "shalom," means nothing is missing, broken, or lacking, and all is well. Joy is about recognizing the greatness within us and choosing to be glad. [03:21]
3. The Kingdom Within: The Kingdom of God is not a physical place but resides within us. It manifests externally through our actions and decisions, especially when we face tribulations. These challenges are opportunities for growth and transformation, pushing us to become who God intended us to be. [13:48]
4. Countering with Confession: We must counter negative circumstances by speaking God's promises over our lives. This involves declaring abundance, health, and success even when our current reality seems to contradict these declarations. Our words have the power to shape our reality. [28:18]
5. Believing We Deserve Good Things: We must believe that we deserve the good things God has for us because Jesus paid for them. This belief should transform how we live, making us confident in our identity as children of the King, equipped with Kingdom privileges. [40:34]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:10] - Introduction to King's Kids
[02:02] - Childlike Faith
[02:36] - Heaven's Attributes in the Earth
[03:21] - Righteousness, Peace, and Joy
[04:58] - Shalom: Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken
[06:05] - Joy: Being Glad and Great
[07:14] - Choosing Your Emotions
[08:48] - God's Way of Doing Things
[10:36] - Becoming Who God Said You Are
[12:30] - The Kingdom Within
[13:48] - Tribulations and Growth
[15:51] - Manifesting the Kingdom
[17:05] - Living as King's Kids
[19:44] - Privileges of Being King's Kids
[25:16] - Countering with Confession
[28:18] - Speaking God's Promises
[40:34] - Believing We Deserve Good Things
[43:03] - Invitation to Salvation
[45:48] - Offering and Closing Remarks

Bible Study Guide

Observation Questions

According to Mark 10:14, what does Jesus say about the kingdom of God and children?
What are the three attributes of the Kingdom of God mentioned in Romans 14:17? [03:21]
In Luke 17:21, where does Jesus say the kingdom of God is located?
How does the sermon describe the concept of "childlike faith"? [01:10]

Interpretation Questions

Why does Jesus emphasize the importance of being like children to enter the kingdom of God in Mark 10:14? How does this relate to the concept of childlike faith discussed in the sermon? [01:10]
How can the attributes of righteousness, peace, and joy from Romans 14:17 manifest in a believer's life, especially during tribulations? [13:48]
What does it mean for the kingdom of God to be within us, as stated in Luke 17:21, and how does this internal kingdom manifest externally according to the sermon? [12:30]
The sermon mentions countering negative circumstances with confessions of God's promises. How does this practice align with the biblical principle of speaking things into existence? [28:18]

Application Questions

Reflect on a time when you exhibited childlike faith. How did it impact the outcome of that situation? How can you cultivate more of this kind of faith in your daily life? [01:10]
The sermon describes righteousness as being in right standing with God and having good character. What steps can you take to improve your character and align more closely with God's standards? [03:21]
Peace, or "shalom," means nothing is missing, broken, or lacking. Identify an area in your life where you feel something is missing or broken. How can you seek God's peace in that area? [04:58]
Joy is about recognizing the greatness within us. What are some practical ways you can remind yourself of the greatness God has placed within you, especially during challenging times? [06:05]
The sermon emphasizes the importance of speaking God's promises over our lives. What are some specific promises from the Bible that you can declare over your current circumstances? [28:18]
How can you remind yourself daily that you deserve the good things God has for you because Jesus paid for them? What changes might this belief bring to your life? [40:34]
The sermon talks about the kingdom of God manifesting through our actions and decisions. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate the kingdom of God in your workplace, family, or community? [12:30]

Sermon Clips

1. "Because when you have faith like a child, you're going to get results. Like an adult, you pay attention. When you have faith like a child, you're going to get results like what children get. Children ask for what they want, and they get it. Now, children are adventurous, so they are never afraid to go anywhere and do anything." [01:10] (15 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

2. "We are not trying to die to get to heaven. Our objective is to live to bring heaven to earth. In fact, in fact, in fact, when you were born, God sent heaven to earth. The Bible says that he has placed eternity or heaven inside the hearts of men, which means when you got to the earth, God says, I want you to colonize the earth to make it look like what I sent you from." [02:36] (21 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

3. "Righteousness is right standing with God and good character, which means things have to be right with God. And when things aren't right with God, it feels like hell. This is why, watch me. Have you ever noticed that people, even the people who talk about, well, I don't believe in God. I don't believe in this. I don't believe in this. Have you ever noticed that it seems like their lives are being tortured? Even when they go do stuff, it's never fulfilling. It never is enough." [03:54] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

4. "I did not send you to the earth to be broke, busted and disgusted. I did not send you to the earth to just struggle all your life. And I came to tell somebody today, your struggling days have come to their conclusion. Your days being worried about money have come to their conclusion. Your days of lack have come to their conclusion. Why? Because you're about to be shalom. Nothing will be missing. Nothing will be broken. Nothing will be lacking. And all will be well. Shout, all is well." [05:40] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

5. "You're always becoming who God said you are and having what God said you can. The crazy thing about becoming who God said you are, look at me, is that you're literally becoming something that you don't know what it is. Like he's making you into something that he knows exactly what he's making in you into and you have no clue." [11:15] (17 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

6. "The kingdom manifest from in you to change what is around you. In other words, God says everything that's going to change around you is going to start in you. And for many of you this is the challenge and I showed you this on Wednesday X 1422. We must shout must we must I need you to shout out. Give me to shout must we must through many tribulations, which means God says you're not going to just get one problem. You're going to have trouble trouble trouble." [13:48] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

7. "You're going to have to counter what you're confronting that you don't want with what you're confessing that you do want. So like a kid, you're gonna have to say but I don't want that. So when you're weak, you're confessing it. Listen, I talk to people. I said something in fact the other day and somebody I said I can tell that you've listened to my teaching until you listen to the word. I said somebody said no, sir. They said you don't know. I said you're right." [31:31] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

8. "You can believe in God and not believe God. You got it? Okay, so I believe that I receive every good thing God has for me. And here's the last piece. And I deserve it. You know what I've discovered is many people, here's proof that you don't believe you deserve good things is that when you get them, you tear them up. When you get them, you find a way to mess it up. I've seen people and heard people and walk with people through different things where when something good happens, they find a way to tear it up." [40:34] (32 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

9. "We don't chase cash cars. Cars and clothes. But the Bible made it very clear that it's his will that we lack nothing. It's very clear. But before you can get there is you got to get God. So today, if you need to become a Christian, recommit yourself to the Lord. Be sure. 2,000 years ago, I just gave you the gospel. God stepped in the body. That body was called Jesus. Yeshua Hamashiach in Hebrew. They murdered him. They beat him. They lied on him. Betrayed him. So if it happened to him, don't be shocked when it happened. If it happens to, but he died so that you and I could have life and life more abundantly." [43:03] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

10. "I remember when I wanted to slim down. And I started speaking it. I started saying I'm in the best health of my life. I'm in the best shape of my life. I tried everything. Slim, slow, slim, fast. Eat all the protein you want. Eat all the carbs you want. Don't eat nothing. Starve yourself. Drink this. Eat everything. Try everything. And I was like, God, I don't want to be a preacher who's out of energy. And on Sunday has to sleep half the day. Because he wore out. I just said, I don't want to do that. I don't want that." [47:32] (36 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)

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