Citizenship In the Kingdom Of FatherGod (part 5)

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

As discussed in Part 4, in order to put on the new man we must first, understand the three-fold nature of FatherGod’s Children, which are: Holy Spirit, Soul and Body, in light of FatherGod’s desired standard for each.

[1 Thessalonians 5:23] And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Second, we have to understand our human capabilities and then use them to make conscious choices to perform or be a doer of FatherGod’s Word.

[James 1:22,25] 22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 

Thus, our every ability can be broadly classified into (1) Thinking Thoughts, and/or (2) Performing Actions. Also, Actions consist of speaking words and performing deeds (i.e., thought, word and deed). The following is a chart to help keep this in mind.

TOTAL SUM OF HUMAN CAPABILITY

• Thinking & Action.
• All Action is the Fruit of Thought.
• Thoughts are mental impulses that communicate with every cell of our body.
• Actions are Speaking Words and Performing Deeds.
• Words are Spoken Thoughts.
• Deeds are Thoughts In Action (i.e. Thought, Word & Deed).
• As We Think In Our Heart So Are We.
• Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life.

Third, by studying FatherGod’s Word we determine the type of thoughts, words and deeds which HE desires that we think, speak and do.

[2 Timothy 2:15] Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

The following three charts provide more information of FatherGod’s standards for our thoughts, words and deeds.

FATHERGOD’S STANDARD FOR THINKING THOUGHTS

(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

(2Corinthians 10: 3-7) 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

FATHERGOD’S STANDARD FOR WORDS/SPOKEN THOUGHTS

[Proverbs 18:20-22 ] 20A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

[Ephesians 4:15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

[John 17:17] Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

[Joshua 1:8] This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

[Colossians 3:16-18] 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

[Colossians 4:5] ….Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

[Ephesians 4:29-30] 29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

[James 1:26] If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

[Numbers 14:28] Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you.

[Isaiah 57:19] I create the fruit of the lips…

[Job 22:28] Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee.

[Proverbs 30:32] ….If thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

[Proverbs 16:24] Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

[James 3: 2-13] 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man , and able also to bridle the whole body. 3Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm , whithersoever the governor listeth. 5Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! 6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members , that it defileth the whole body , and setteth on fire the course of nature ; and it is set on fire of hell. 7For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed , and hath been tamed of mankind: 8But the tongue can no man tame ; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. 10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter? 12Can the fig tree , my brethren, bear olive berries ? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

FATHERGOD’S STANDARD FOR PERFORMING DEEDS/THOUGHTS IN ACTION

[Romans, Ephesians] Be Kind, Tender, Forgiving, Love, Bless, Do Good and Pray for All.

[James 1:22,25] 22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 25But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

[James 1:26] If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

[2Corinthians 5:7] For we walk by faith, not by sight.

[Habakkuk 2:4] The just shall live by his faith.

[Matthew 9:29] According to your faith be it unto you.

[Joshua 1:8] This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

[1John 4:7-16] 7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

[Colossians 3:16-18] 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

In summary, we learned parts 1 through 5 that: 

(1) Each kingdom citizen has full access to enjoy every good thing in the kingdom on a daily basis,
(2) FatherGod desires that we be conformed to the image of Christ/Messiah and
(3) by knowing that we only have to control three types of activities (thinking, speaking and doing)
(4) along with knowing FatherGod's standards for our resultant thoughts, words and deeds helps us to be a better kingdom citizen and doer of FatherLove’s Holy Word and thus
(5) become more and more like our Lord Christ/Messiah.

You are greatly loved by Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod (FatherLove) and our savior.lord.brother Christ/Messiah. FatherLove and Christ/Messiah live within each of you and you are FatherLove's very best masterpiece! (Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 2:10).

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Citizenship In the Kingdom Of FatherGod (part 4)

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

As a reminder from part 3, our daily responsibilities provide excellent opportunities to practice and perfect our participation as a Citizen and Ambassador of the Kingdom of FatherGod. Also, in order to partake of all the Kingdom of FatherGod has to offer we must first partake of HIS divine nature which is to imitate HIM and Our Lord Christ/Messiah and strive to become more and more like Our Lord, Savior and Brother Christ/Messiah in our daily life. (Romans 8:29) For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. (Ephesians 4:13) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

As part of the process of becoming more and more Christlike, we are told to put off the old man and to put on the new man. [Ephesians 4:22-24] 22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Lets now address the question of how in practical terms do we actually put on the new man? First, we have to understand the three-fold nature of FatherGod’s Children, which are: Holy Spirit, Soul and Body, in light of FatherGod’s desired standard for each. [1 Thessalonians 5:23] And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The following three charts provide more insight on the Holy Spirit, Soul and Body.

HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit of FatherGod in Christ/Messiah is within each of us HIS children. The Holy Spirit is perfect and is constantly communicating the Word of FatherGod to our Soul and attempting to lead us into all truth.

We can cooperate with the Holy Spirit by studying and applying FatherGod’s Word. [Ephesians 1:13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, [Colossians 1:27] ..; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Therefore, our everyday actions should demonstrate the fruit of the Holy Spirit. (Galatians 5:22-23) 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

SOUL

Our soul consists of our Mind, Will, Emotions, Intellect, Imagination, Attitude, Character, Self-Image, Self-Confidence, Self-Awareness.

The Holy Spirit within us is perfect and is constantly communicating the Word of FatherGod to our Soul and attempting to lead us into all truth. We can cooperate with the Holy Spirit by studying and applying FatherGod’s Word. As Our soul prospers our physical body becomes healthier.

(3John1:2) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
(Psalm23:3) He restoreth my soul:
[Romans 12:3] .. but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
[Psalm 103: 1-5] 1Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

BODY

Our body is the vehicle which contains our real self “Our Holy Spirit” and “our soul”. Just think without a body we could not interact with our physical environment.

(Psalm 139:14) I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

When we are born again and sealed with the Holy Spirit we become a citizen of the Kingdom of FatherGod and FatherGod desires that we dedicate our bodies to HIM.

(Romans 12:1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. We also partake of Perfect Radiant Divine Health (i.e., Healed)
(1Peter 2:24) Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
(Isaiah 53:4-5) 4Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
[Isaiah 40:31] But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
[Psalm 103: 2-5] 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 3Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

You are greatly loved by Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod (FatherLove) and our savior.lord.brother Christ/Messiah. FatherLove and Christ/Messiah live within each of you and you are FatherLove's very best masterpiece! (Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 2:10).

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Citizenship In The Kingdom Of FatherGod (part 3)

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

Citizen Privileges and Benefits in the Kingdom of FatherGod

Each Kingdom citizen has full access to every good thing in the Kingdom. WE HAVE AN INHERITANCE! Backed by a loving, wise and kind FatherGod who extends HIS goodness to HIS people both now and in time past. It is important to realize that everything now belongs to us as FatherGod’s Children; Join Heirs with Christ/Messiah; and Members of the Living Spiritual body of Christ/Messiah. EVERYTHING IS ALREADY PAID IN FULL BY OUR LORD CHRIST/MESSIAH. ALL THAT REMAINS IS FOR US TO RECEIVE OUR INHERITANCE.

These privileges and benefits should be enough for all of us to rejoice in, no matter what the economy looks like, or who backs the stimulus package! We all are thankful for being citizens of the Kingdom of FatherGod, Hallelujah, and we continually praise HIM for granting us an inheritance, the gift of eternal life through HIS Son, Christ/Messiah.

[2 Peter 1:3-5] 3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 

[Colossians 1:11-12] 11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 

The following is a list of several privileges and benefits of being a citizen of FatherGod’s Kingdom. Please note it is not a complete list: 

• Full citizens with all citizenship rights and privileges in the Kingdom of FatherGod (Ephesians 2:19)

• Children of FatherGod (1John 3:1-2) 

• Ambassadors for Christ/Messiah (2Corinthians 5:20, 6:1). 

• Have the mind of Christ/Messiah (1Corinthians 2:16). 

• At Peace with FatherGod by Christ/Messiah (Ephesians1:2; Psalm 103:2) 

• Acceptable to FatherLove (Ephesians 2:1- 22). 

• Delivered from the power of "satan-THE DEFEATED" (Colossians1:13; Ephesians 6:10-18; Psalms 91). 

• Confessed Christ/Messiah as Lord of our life (Romans 10:9-10). 

• Believe that Christ/Messiah is raised from the dead and ever liveth to make intersession for us (Romans 10: 9-10; Hebrews 7:24-26). 

• Sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise (Ephesians 4:30). 

• Recorded/written in the Lamb’s Book of Life (Philippians 4:3). 

• Joint Heirs with Christ/Messiah (Romans 8:16-17). 

• Seated at the right hand of FatherLove in Christ/Messiah (Ephesians:2:6). 

• As Christ/Messiah is so are we in this World (1John 4:16-17). 

• Blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ/Messiah (Ephesians 1:3). 

• Made Righteous, Justified, Sanctified, Reconciled, and given the Ministry of Reconciliation as an Ambassador of Christ/Messiah (2Corinthians 5:21; Romans5:1,9; 8:30; 1Corinthians 1:30; Romans 5:10; 2Corinthians 5:20, 6:1). 

• Having, manifesting and enjoying ALL GOOD THINGS which Heaven has, such as, all spiritual blessings (perfect health, perfect protection, wonderful prosperity/abundant life of heaven on earth. 

• Perfect Radiant Divine Health, Life and Vitality (1Peter 2:24; Psalm 103:2). 

• Perfect Protection - Safe, Protected, Delivered and Honored (Psalm 91). 

• Wonderful prosperity in every aspect of our lives - More Abundant Life of Heaven on Earth (John 10:10; Deuteronomy 11:2). 

• Healed and made whole in our Spirit, Soul and Body by Christ/Messiah (1Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4; Matthew 8:17; 3John 2-4; Psalm 103:2; 1Thessalonians 5:23). 

• Well Protected (Psalm 91:1-16; St. John 16:33; Acts 1:8; 2Thessalonians 3:3). 

• Angels of FatherLove surround and protect us in all our ways (Psalms 91: 9-15). 

• FatherGod and Christ/Messiah live within each of us. (Ephesians 2:21-22). 

• FatherGod causes every good thing we do to prosper (Psalms 1:1-3). 

• FatherGod Answers our prayers (Matthew 18:19-21;1John 5:14-15). 

• FatherGod satisfies us with long life and shows us his salvation (Psalm 91:16).

Please visit the following websites for more information on the more abundant life and our Sonship Rights & Privileges in the Kingdom:

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Citizen Responsibilities in the Kingdom of FatherGod

Our overall responsibility as Kingdom citizens is to live everyday in honor and love for Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod [2John4; 3John3-4]. Remember, we are the Temple of Our Loving Heavenly Father; HE lives in each of us, and is thus with us every minute of everyday. [Matthew 18:19-21; Ephesians 2:21-22; 1Corinthians 3:16-18; Ephesians 4:30]

The list below pertains to responsibilities of Kingdom citizens. Please note it is not a comprehensive list:

• Imitate and Love the Lord our FatherGod and Love our neighbor as we love our-self. 

[Ephesians 5: 1-2] 1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

[Ephesians 4:32] 32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

[Matthew 22: ] 36Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. 

• Be a good, honest, law-abiding citizen of the Kingdom of FatherGod, just as you are in your earthly country or kingdom. For earthly countries or kingdoms this means that you obey the various constitution and laws of the land. Similarly for the Spiritual Kingdom of FatherGod you obey the constitution and various laws, principles, rules, directions pronounced and established by the King FatherGod in HIS Holy Word. 

• As an official Ambassador for Christ/Messiah, we represent and speak authoritatively for the Kingdom of FatherGod. In truth anyone should be able to ask and receive from us what they would ask and receive from Christ/Messiah if he was physically present. Just remember we may speak the word or lay on our hands however, it is not us but our Lord Christ/Messiah who does the work.

[John 14:12-13] 12Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 

• Live by Faith, which works by Love (Romans 1:17; 2Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 5:6; 1Corinthians 13:4-8). 

• Present our bodies as a living sacrifice holy, acceptable to FatherGod (Romans 12:1-2). 

• Regularly meet and fellowship with each other (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42; 1John 1:3, 6-7; Philippians 1:5; 2:1; 1Corinthians 1:9; 2Corinthians 6:14 and 8:4; Galatians 2:9). 

• Fruitful in every good work (Hebrews 10:24; 13:21; 2Corinthians 9:8; 2Timothy 2:21; Colossians 1:10; Titus 3:1). 

• Live happy carefree lives by casting all our cares on FatherGod (1 Peter 5:5-7; James 4:10). 

• Control our speech to communicate encouragement and blessing to all (James 1:26; 3:2,10,13: Colossians 4:5; Ephesians 4:29; 5:19-20). 

• Use our Faith, Patience and Love to receive and manifest our answered prayers (Hebrews 6:12; Galatians 5:6; 1Corinthians 13:4-8). 

• Offer sacrifice of Praise to FatherLove continually (Hebrews13:15). 

• Take no consideration to any evil that is done toward us (1Corinthians 13:5; Romans 12:17-21; 1Thessalonians 5:15). 

• Show love and forgiveness to all regardless of whether they are friends or enemies (Romans 12:17-21; St. John13:34-35; 1Thessalonians 5:15; Ephesians 4:31-32). 

• Live one day at a time and make it a masterpiece by putting on and walking daily in the whole armor of FatherGod (Ephesians 6:10-24). 

• Study and Apply the Holy Word of FatherLove (2Timothy 2:15; James 1:22).

Moreover, our daily responsibilities provide excellent opportunities to practice and perfect our participation as a Citizen and Ambassador of the Kingdom of FatherGod. For instance, when ever we are about to begin a task we can quickly remind our-self that we are citizens of the Kingdom and we can determine how we can effectively use the resources of the Kingdom of FatherGod to help us to excel in each task.

Lets read and think about the following scriptures:

[2 Peter 1:3-5] 3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 

[Colossians 1:11-12] 11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

We see that in order to partake of all the Kingdom of FatherGod has to offer is to first partake of HIS divine nature. What can be more pleasing to our Loving Heavenly FatherGod than to imitate HIM and Our Lord Christ/Messiah? In truth FatherGod does desire that we HIS Children become more and more like Our Lord, Savior and Brother Christ/Messiah in our daily life. Since this is also our desire lets explore how we can become more like Christ/Messiah:

[Romans 8:29] For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

[Ephesians 4:13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

As part of the process of becoming more and more Christlike, we are told to put off the old man and to put on the new man - please note that is each of our individual responsibilities and not our FatherGod's sole responsibility alone:

[Ephesians 4:22-24] 22That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

As a brief side comment, we humans approach self-improvement from the outside, while FatherGod first improves us from the inside. Ultimately, the outside will change to reflect the inside.

[3John1:2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 

[Psalm 23:3] 3He restoreth my soul: 

[Proverbs 23:7] For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: 

[1Samuel 16] 7But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; … for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

You are greatly loved by Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod (FatherLove) and our savior.lord.brother Christ/Messiah. FatherLove and Christ/Messiah live within each of you and you are FatherLove's very best masterpiece! (Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 2:10).

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Citizenship In the Kingdom Of FatherGod (part 2)

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

The purposes of the Kingdom of FatherGod are two fold: 

• to help spread and establish Heaven on Earth (especially in the life of every believer), and

• to provide for all of the daily requirements of each citizen (HIS Children) of HIS Kingdom (i.e., daily provisions). Please read below for more information on each purpose.

 Heaven on Earth.

[Matthew 6] 10Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. [Matthew 28 – selected verses] 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. 

[Mark 16 – selected verses] 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. 20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. 

[Luke 24 - selected verses] 45Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48And ye are witnesses of these things. 49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Daily Provision.

Please note that As FatherGod’s Children, there are many wonderful promises given to each of us in the Holy Word of Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod. HIS Word includes a promise for everything that we HIS Children require to live a life of ‘Heaven On Earth.’ HE has given us promises (i.e., Hope) for All Spiritual Blessings, Complete Protection, Wonderful Financial Prosperity, Victorious and Successful Living, Long Happy Healthy Life including the Very Best of Every Good Thing to enjoy on a daily basis.

Any promise we read in FatherGod’s Holy Word is there for us to immediately appropriate for our profit and use at this very moment and also on a moment by moment, day by day basis, in order that we may live a more abundant life as Heaven on Earth. We can appropriate each promise through our prayer and thanksgiving whenever we desire or require them. However, in order to appropriate each of the promises we must use our faith, patience and love. 

[Hebrews 6:12] That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 

[Galatians 5:6] For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.

Please see the articles entitled “Receiving FatherGod’s Promises/Blessings Today“ also, “Becoming More Like Christ/Messiah” at the following websites to better understand how to receive our inheritance.

http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/mm_More_Abundant_Life.html

http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/h_Articles.html

http://www.selfgrowth.com/experts/rev_will_terry_moore.html

http://community.cfaith.com/blogs/LoveFaithHopeFellowship/

It is important to realize that everything now belongs to us as FatherGod’s Children; Join Heirs with Christ/Messiah; and Members of the Living Spiritual body of Christ/Messiah. EVERYTHING IS ALREADY PAID IN FULL BY OUR LORD CHRIST /MESSIAH. ALL THAT REMAINS IS FOR US TO RECEIVE OUR INHERITANCE. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN! ALL THAT REMAINS IS FOR US TO RECEIVE OUR INHERITANCE.

FatherGod is our Father and we are HIS children. Just as we trusted and depended on our earthly parents to provide for us when we were little children, HE also desires that we trust and depend on HIM, as HIS children, to provide our every requirement on a daily basis.

[Matthew 18:3-4] 3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

[Mark 10:14-15] 14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. [Luke 18:16-17] 16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

[Matthew 6 - selected scriptures] 8for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. 11Give us this day our daily bread. 13…For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 25Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 28And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 34Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

[Luke 11 – selected verses] 9And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 11If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? 12Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Please visit the following website for more information on the Holy Spirit within all believers. http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/nn_Holy_Spirit_Within.html

In summary, Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod knows what we need. HE is able to do exceeding abundantly more that we can ever ask or think according to the Power of HIS Kingdom that works within each of us. We receive what HE has already provided for us through our prayers of faith, patience and love with praise and thanksgiving.

[Ephesians 3:20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. [Jeremiah 32:27] Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

You are greatly loved by Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod (FatherLove) and our savior.lord.brother Christ/Messiah. FatherLove and Christ/Messiah live within each of you and you are FatherLove's very best masterpiece! (Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 2:10).

Love to each of you from Love, Faith & Hope Fellowship. And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1Corinthians 13:13

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Citizenship In The Kingdom Of FatherGod (part 1)

[Colossians 1:13] Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.

A desire to be a good citizen of the Kingdom of FatherGod should be one of the main Spiritual focuses of our Christian life. HIS Kingdom is the framework that we should keep in mind as we consciously strive to apply spiritual laws or principles from HIS Word in our daily, moment by moment life. These spiritual laws or principles include: 

• Spiritual Principle of Faith, 
• Spiritual Principle of Confession is Possession, 
• Spiritual Principle of Sowing and Reaping, 
• Spiritual Principle of Living in Love, 
• etc.

Please see the following website for a discussion of spiritual Laws or principles:

http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/m_Spiritual_Heart.html

In addition, please note the importance of the Kingdom of FatherGod to our Lord Christ/Messiah since HE spent the majority of his time preaching and teaching about the Kingdom.

[Matthew 3:2] And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 

[Matthew 4:17] From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [Matthew 4:23] And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

I have learned and experienced that as a Citizen and Ambassador for HIS Kingdom, we as FatherGod’s children and members of the Living Spiritual Body of Christ/Messiah, have a day by day opportunity to live our life as Heaven On Earth. Just think about it, the lifestyle in the Kingdom of FatherGod should be exactly like the lifestyle of Heaven.  The following gives a short overview of HIS Kingdom.

Where is the Kingdom of FatherGod?

The Kingdom of FatherGod is within each of HIS children and is referred to in many ways, such as the: Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 3:3); Kingdom of God (Luke 17:21); Holy Spirit of Promise (Ephesians 1:13); Comforter (John 14:26); God in Christ in Us (Colossians 1:27); Power that works within Us (Ephesians 3:20); God at work within Us (Philippians 2:13); [Luke 17:21] Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Please visit the following website for more information on the Kingdom of FatherGod.

http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/o_Kingdom_of_Love.html

What is the Kingdom of FatherGod like?

The Kingdom of FatherGod is a Spiritual Kingdom of love, peace, and justice where Kingdom citizens respect the rights of all persons, living in harmony and equity with all. Each citizen of the Kingdom imitates FatherGod and Christ/Messiah by thinking, speaking and acting in line with FatherGod’s Holy Word.  In addition, the Holy Spirit within each believer leads and teaches us how to act in love, faith, hope and patience regarding all the daily circumstances of life. Moreover, each Kingdom citizen has full access to every good thing in the Kingdom, such as:

• Perfect Radiant Divine Health (1Peter 2:24),
• Perfect Protection (Psalm 91) 
• Abundant Provision (2Peter1:3-5 and John 10:10) [Psalm 84:10-12] 10For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee

Christ/Messiah Our Lord, Savior, Brother, and Join-Heir used several Parables to tell us what the Kingdom is like. All the parables are important however, three gives us a glimpse of the importance of the kingdom to us here on earth. They are:

• House Built On Rock - Solid Foundation for Successful Life.

[Matthew 7:24-27] 24Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. 26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. [Luke 6:47-49] 47Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

• Hidden Treasure - Valuing the Kingdom above all.

Matthew 13:44] 44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

• Pearl of Great Price - Kingdom’s Infinite Worth.

[Matthew 13:45-46] 45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

The following websites can be used for easily accessing all parables relating to the kingdom.

http://www.bcbsr.com/survey/jpbl.html

Kingdom Citizens Study FatherGod’s Word, Pray and spread the news of the Kingdom of FatherGod through-out the entire world. They also Worship FatherGod by living a daily lifestyle of Faith and Love and are doers of the spiritual principles of HIS Word.  In the beginning FatherGod’s original plan was for HIS Heavenly Kingdom to be replicated on earth. HE desires that all humans live as brothers and sisters, as HIS children. As citizens of the Kingdom our thoughts and actions should always be in tune with FatherGod's intention. By being in tune with FatherGod's intention we know true fulfillment or happiness in this life (i.e. Heaven on Earth!) Through our Prayer, discernment and knowledge of FatherGod's Revealed Word we understand how to be in tune with FatherGod's intention.

http://www.lovefaithhopefellowship.com/o_Kingdom_of_Love.html

You are greatly loved by Our Loving Heavenly FatherGod (FatherLove) and our savior.lord.brother Christ/Messiah. FatherLove and Christ/Messiah live within each of you and you are FatherLove's very best masterpiece! (Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 2:10).

Love to each of you from Love, Faith & Hope Fellowship. And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1Corinthians 13:13

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