Acts Kingdom

Patiently Endure

The word “endure” can bring images of submitting docilely to circumstance. To some, it may even carry the connotation of hopeless surrender. Such is not the case with kingdom endurance. While the word can mean to permit or submissively tolerate, the subjects of God’s kingdom should understand the word to mean suffering patiently without yielding. As the people of God we should never forget that “weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). We know God is operating on our behalf and is working all things for our good (Romans 8:28).

Acts Kingdom

Withstand  Opposition

Paul knew what it meant to stand strong in the face of aggressive opposition. He faced persecution in its most volatile form. He was arrested, beaten, and threatened with death. But nothing could dissuade Paul from his course. No force of darkness could
deter him; Paul remained true to the Lord’s call on his life. In Ephesians 6:10–18, Paul uses the metaphor of armor to help us understand the weapons of our warfare against the forces of darkness that come against us. Paul admonishes us to put on the whole armor of God in order to stand against the forces of hell that would prevent us from following the Lord’s will for our lives. Amen

Acts Kingdom

Expect Deliverance

James 5:11 Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
In this verse, and the surrounding passage (James 5:7–11), the apostle addresses the age-old question of why the righteous suffer. James reminds us that there are times of trial in which we can do little except be patient and determine not to give up (Romans 8:18–25).

This does not mean we do not resist the destructive ploys of Satan. However, ultimately God is sovereign and sometimes chooses not to relieve our suffering for purposes we may or may not ever know.

Read Psalm 118:3; 119:90; 1 Corinthians 13:4–7; 1 John 4:18.

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Acts Kingdom

Avoid Spiritual Strongholds

In Ephesus the Spirit of God showed His superiority to the demonic forces who had oppressed the populace, and the civil authorities prevented a mob from assaulting the Christians and the Jews. The Ephesians were more comfortable with demon possession and occultism in their society than with the power of God.

This is the case today, all over America  and the world we see a sudden rise in occult activity. This weekend  in Detroit, Michigan a satanic statue  was unveiled by a group with the hopes of placing the statue  next to the 10 Commandments. This group claimed  not to be satanic but anti-theoistic. Meaning anything but God.  Please pray. Amen

Acts Kingdom

Choose a Renewed Mind

In Ephesians 4:17–19, Paul tells believers that we should “no longer walk . . . in the futility” of our minds. He goes on to list five traits of a walk
tainted by the bondage of the world: darkened understanding, alienation from the life of God, ignorance of God’s way, a hardened heart, and existing in a desensitized, unresponsive, unfeeling state. But the Holy Spirit came to “teach us” all things regarding Jesus and the kingdom of God (John 14:26). We are exhorted in Ephesians 4:23 to be “renewed in the spirit of your mind.”

Acts Kingdom

Guard Your Mind

Before a stronghold can be erected, the materials for its construction must be gathered. Strongholds are built of lies we believe. The walls of a stronghold can grow more substantial as a believer chooses to exist within its confines, bound by deceptions and lies. Truth grows dim when lies become the focus and motivation of a believer’s life. Amen

Acts Kingdom

Obedience is Key

Paul traveled to many lands and ministered to many pagan cultures. He was obedient to the Spirit to travel wherever he was led. Acts 18:5 says he was “compelled” by the Spirit. This word (Greek sunecho ) carries the idea of being gripped tightly to prevent escape. Paul’s desire to obey God was so strong it acted as a constraint on his heart and mind, binding him to living out God’s will for his life. Amen