The way of Christ is an invitation to live a full life, not just in moments of solitude or worship, but in every aspect of our daily existence. Jesus calls us to walk with Him in the fruit of the Spirit—joy, peace, and love—and to integrate His teachings into the reality of our lives. The kingdom of God is at hand, much like electricity is at hand; it is a power available to us, but only those who are at home in the kingdom can truly harness it. This requires a combination of character and power, as exemplified by Jesus, who made the kingdom of God accessible to us.
We often separate the sacred from the secular, but Jesus invites us to make our entire life a garden of God, where every action is an opportunity to experience His presence. This involves setting our minds on the things of the Spirit, which brings new life into everything we do. The world is waiting for this transformation, and we are called to bring the kingdom of God into the world, even amidst competing kingdoms.
The mind of the Spirit opens up the kingdom of God to us, and it is through this mindset that we can experience life and peace. Jesus teaches that those who keep His word will never see death, as they are already living in a world beyond death. Our lives are hidden with Christ in God, and as we set our minds on things above, we begin to understand our eternal destiny.
Communication with God is essential, and it takes two main forms: the objective historical word of God, as found in the Bible and the history of God's people, and the personal word from God to the individual. The law of God is a gift that directs us to life, and we must become the kind of people who naturally keep the law. The kingdom of God is gentle, and God's word comes to us individually in a form that is often gentle and easy to miss. We must learn to recognize God's voice, which comes with a certain quality, spirit, and content that aligns with Scripture.
Key Takeaways
- 1. The kingdom of God is at hand, much like electricity, and is available to those who are at home in it. This requires a combination of character and power, as exemplified by Jesus, who made the kingdom accessible to us. [03:18]
- 2. Jesus invites us to make our entire life a garden of God, integrating the sacred into every aspect of our daily existence. By setting our minds on the things of the Spirit, we bring new life into everything we do. [08:48]
- 3. The mind of the Spirit opens up the kingdom of God to us, allowing us to experience life and peace. Those who keep Jesus' word will never see death, as they are already living in a world beyond death. [14:04]
- 4. Communication with God takes two main forms: the objective historical word of God and the personal word from God to the individual. The law of God is a gift that directs us to life, and we must become the kind of people who naturally keep the law. [26:08]
- 5. God's word comes to us individually in a form that is often gentle and easy to miss. We must learn to recognize God's voice, which comes with a certain quality, spirit, and content that aligns with Scripture. [52:32]
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