Duval Kingdom Government and the Promise of Sheep Nations

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-63443-106-4
Verlag: BRIDE Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 440 Seiten

What is the Kingdom of God? What is Kingdom Government? What are Sheep Nations? What relevance do these subjects have for the present generation? It is in response to these questions that this book has been penned. Kingdom Government and the Promise of Sheep Nations will systematically disclose how God works to transform society and culture through the power and authority of His Kingdom, which manifests from His realm. This book will take the reader into a revolutionary perspective of the power of God, and how God plans to display it in the last days.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Duval, Daniel

Leseproben

Chapter 5 – Glory We have defined the heart. We have tied it into the kingdom. Where do we go from here? How do we take Christianity from what it is today, and propel it into the destiny that God has ordained? A major step is unification. There is actually a strategy for uniting Christians from one end of the world to the other, and it is based upon the revealed glory of God amongst His people. Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me. And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them. (John 17:20-26) Understanding Glory In his prayer, Jesus says that the same glory that was given to him has been granted to those who believe in him. The word “glory” used in this verse is the Greek word doxa. According to Vine’s Expository Dictionary it means “the honor resulting from a good opinion.” Therefore, the glory of God is the honor resulting from God’s manifested opinion of how things should be. In other words, God’s opinion of how things should be is intended to invade our atmosphere and become our reality. This reality results in honor being given to God. This honor is deep, and results in worship, praise and exultation. Before God engaged in the creation, the Bible records that the Spirit of the Lord moved upon the face of the waters (Genesis 1:2). This atmosphere of earth included the tangible presence of the Spirit of God. In this atmosphere, God’s opinion of reality was manifested. When God said, “Let there be light,” there was light. This is the same atmosphere that the people of God are called to abide in. In this atmosphere, God’s opinion becomes our reality. Heaven is our example of what the glory of God should cause in the earth. Consider what is occurring in the third heaven right now: “And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever, The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created” (Revelation 4:9-11). The four living creatures, the heavenly angels, and the elders in heaven are compelled by the irresistible magnetic presence of God. It is so magnanimous that it literally pulls the worship out of them. They cannot help but worship him day and night. Our minds cannot comprehend this degree of majesty, and to us this force is inconceivable. However, our hearts are able to perceive information that is both spiritual and natural, and compile it to create the reality out of which we operate. For this reason, while we are in the glory of God, our hearts implement heavenly realities into our belief systems. Heavenly realities are intended to override the other thoughts of our subconscious. When the thoughts of our hearts are in agreement with the Spirit of God, he is free to work in us and through us mightily. This enables us to live supernatural lives and attain the unity of the faith and the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. From Glory to Glory Going back to the concept of glory, how do we gain access to the glory of God? The truth is—we already have it. We already have access; but we need to use it. Using our access involves sacrifice, worship, giving, seeking, brotherly love, fasting, and forgiveness. There is no formula, and it boils down to earnest seeking. When we ask God for it, he will show us how we can experience it and move from one glory realm to another. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8). “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:18) In moving from glory to glory, we are becoming just like Jesus. It is interesting that the apostle Paul points out that it is all of us moving from glory to glory. This suggests that it is something that is done corporately, not something that is intended to be reserved for spiritual superstars. This movement is by the Spirit of the Lord. We move from one glory realm to the next in partnership with the Holy Spirit. We cannot move without submitting to this relationship in progressively increasing ways. The glory is for the unity of the body. Individuals who minister in the glory realms have been granted access for the purposes of God. The radical miracles that result are not for self-promotion. The last moves of God will take the church through radical, accelerated movement from one level of glory to the next. Those who do not cooperate will weed themselves out of God’s plan. Those who do cooperate will attain the promised state of Ephesians 4:13 being the manifestation of the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ on earth. Why? As we move into higher levels of glory, our hearts are being reprogrammed to heavenly realities more and more. The greater the glory, the less time this reprogramming takes. However, this must first begin with the heart belief that it is possible. All of this is necessary to establish a heavenly society on earth with heavenly culture. This is central to the work Christ accomplished at Cavalry. Consider what is written: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9). Glory Realms Glory realms can be understood as the degree to which the third heaven and earth intersect at any time within certain geography. The earth contains fallen realities, and the third heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2) contains God’s realities. When heavenly realities win out, intersection occurs, and heavenly realities overtake fallen realities. How does this work? It is difficult to describe this with a picture, but suffice it to say that the third heaven and earth exist in different dimensions entirely. For this reason, overlap can occur at any place and any time, because space as we understand it does not separate the third heaven from earth. Once the glory begins to manifest, there is a progression of the intensity of that glory. The intensity increases as the people who are present corporately desire increasing intimacy with the Spirit of God. In other words, our actions not only allow for overlap, but also the degree of overlap between the third heaven and earth. Imagine what it might look like if the heavenly temple were intersecting with earth. Of course, there would be no collision because the heavenly temple is spiritual. However, the degree of intersection can be measured by observing the atmosphere. People can stop at the gate called beautiful, the outer court, the inner court, the holy place, or the holy of holies. Once we as the people of God progress into the glory to the holy of holies (spiritually), we will find the manifestation of the unity of the Godhead and receive that impartation. Glory and Unity This is a major aspect of how the body of Christ will be unified and the corporate heart knit together. This place is beyond miracles, and beyond description. Many things will occur on the path to this place of glory. However, in order to move into this realm, it is necessary to not get focused on the manifestations. Every level of glory will result in the occurrence and outpouring of spectacular signs and wonders. It must be the goal of the body of Christ to corporately progress through the glory realms and into the holy of holies. We are to go so deep that corporately, we are where God is. This progression occurs according to the submission and yielding of hearts corporately. People must choose in unity to submit to the increasing intensity of the presence of God, and remain in agreement to not be distracted by magnificent and indescribable miracles and manifestations. “And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one” (John 17:22). This glory can only be properly accessed out of a pure heart towards God. To access this glory for unity requires a new program to be written in the hearts of the people of God. This program is the kingdom of God. This happened for a moment in the first church, but God is going to bring his global church back to this point before his Son returns. “And the...