The Ways of God and the Fullness of His Kingdom
What is the fullness of The Kingdom of God, and how do we walk in it?
The LORD has been speaking to me about the times we are entering into and what it means to walk in the fullness of The Kingdom.
And while I’m still learning about these things myself, I felt The LORD prompting me to share about what I know so far.
I believe the keys to walking in the fullness of the Kingdom of our Lord are found in understanding the ways in which He operates and aligning ourselves with those ways (even before full understanding).
His ways of operation are perfect and effective, but unfortunately, as society (and even the church in some cases), has removed many of those godly principles from everyday operations, it has brought a rapid downward spiral to societies, governments, businesses, etc.
The LORD’s prayer speaks of this simply and plainly:
“Your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10
How is His will done on earth as it is in heaven?
By His people applying Kingdom principles to all aspects of life, from families and relationships, to business, to government, to churches, to anything we do.
These principles bring good results to believers as well as non-believers, because they are sowing a good seed and the operations of the Kingdom take effect whether understood or not.
This brings me to my next point: We reap what we have sown.
So many wonder why such difficulty has followed them all of their lives, not understanding that in everything we do, say, and even think, a seed is planted that, if not a good seed, without immediate repentance in the Blood of Jesus, will sprout and bring forth unwanted consequences.
I don’t believe that all the difficulties we encounter are of our own making, but as we come to understand the importance of adherence (obedience) to God’s Word and principles, we realize that there are many we could have avoided throughout our lives.
We are also often affected by the wrong choices and words of others.
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7
King Jesus is neither given to moodiness or fickleness. His faith in the Father is completely unwavering, more steadfast than day and night, and He needs no processing or deliberation on His part to engage His faith.
It is unchanging. He understands the ways of the Kingdom (yes, he created them with the Father) and is completely aligned with Kingdom ways and the Father’s Will in all His thoughts and Actions.
That is why He was able to perform the signs, wonders and miracles He did when He walked on the earth as a Man.
He understands the Father’s love language. He was sinless, following all Kingdom principles as they exist in the Heart of the Father, without legalism — also understanding that He was not planting any bad seed to cause any kind of hindrance between Him and His Heavenly Father and in the operations of the Kingdom.
Brian Simmons (Passion Translation), explains it as follows: “Interestingly, God’s love language is trust.”
He further explains: “This trust is rooted in understanding that God’s love doesn’t hinge on our performance, but remains an unchanging force.”
Our trust releases God’s unchanging force of love in everything we apply our faith to. Our trust in The LORD releases The LORD’s favor into our lives. It’s not that His Love is withheld from us if we try and operate outside of trust, but as a light bulb does not give light unless connected to its power source, God’s Response (that is rooted in His Love) cannot be released into our lives when not released by our trust.
This is a Kingdom principle.
Our trust is faith! We choose trust, even if we sometimes don’t feel it.
When we understand God’s ways according to scripture, we have a concrete structure on which to hang our faith. In others words, when we understand the will of God according to His Word, and we understand that God’s Word never returns void, we can come to Him with confidence in our petitions and requests, knowing that what we are asking is in alignment with His Good Will toward us.
An example would be asking for healing. As we approach Jesus in asking for healing in our bodies, we come with the understanding that when He walked the earth,
He never once was not willing to heal. He healed all who asked. His desire is that we be healed and completely whole physically and emotionally.
Once we understand this, our faith is activated that He is willing and able to heal us. In fact, faith itself, even without His knowledge, healed the woman with the issue of blood.
Faith is very highly regarded by The Godhead.
When Abraham believed The LORD’s promise for Isaac,
“It was accounted to him for righteousness.” Romans 4:22
Websters defines faith as follows:
- Unquestioning belief, specifically in God, religion, etc.
- A particular religion.
- Complete trust and confidence.
- Loyalty. (Emphasis mine)
Reading and understanding scripture is the way to come to understanding the ways of God, and the principles by which He operates.
He also speaks to us prophetically in many different ways which we can then align ourselves with, declare with our mouths, and use as tools of spiritual warfare.
Of course, all prophecy MUST be in alignment with scripture. As an example, if we think we hear we are supposed to go out and commit a sin of some kind, we know that we are NOT hearing from Holy Spirit. There are things that are abundantly clear in scripture that we don’t even need to question, as the question has already been answered.
As we seek Him, He will be found, and He will give us more and more understanding to then be able choose to operate in His Kingdom ways.
We then, more and more, come to a place of complete trust and confidence that God Is Who He says He Is, and that He Performs His Word. (Jeremiah 1:12)
We must participate by first choosing Him and His ways, by seeking Him, His Word, His Presence, His Face.
“Seek The LORD and His strength; Seek His face evermore!” Psalm 105:4
Moses and King David both had an understanding of the ways of God. They both chose to learn about His ways and spent much time tarrying in the Presence of The LORD seeking His guidance in all things.
Neither was perfect, but they both chose to trust and have complete faith in all they did.
Their faith was such that their lives depended on what they heard from The LORD — Moses seeking direction for the children of Israel in the exodus from Egypt, and David, “a man after God’s own heart,” (Acts 13:22) also seeking direction for Israel, often in battles against enemies.
“For I have kept the ways of The LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.” 2 Samuel 22:22.
“He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.” Psalms 103:7.
Scripture also describes Moses as being the most humble man on earth:
“Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” Numbers 12:3
This is a key.
I believe we are coming into a time when signs, wonders and miracles will become commonplace as God’s people learn to trust Him completely and with confidence operate in His ways.
As we have a better understanding of the ways and operations of His Kingdom, we will know we have a sure foundation in Him and His ways.
Each time we see the move of His Hand in response to our petition, our faith will be increased and it will become a beautiful Kingdom cycle of victory rather than darkness and defeat. As we learn of His ways, we then apply Kingdom principles in our everyday lives.
If all this sounds complicated, it’s not! Sometimes we can overthink things, especially as adults.
“Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” Luke 18:17
Could it be that our King was speaking of His Kingdom on earth?
We live in our child-like faith just trusting and believing that what He says is how it is.
When we try to reason in our natural understanding of His spiritual principles, we can become confused and fall short of it. “But what if this or that happens” falls short of the ways of God.
Here are a few key points to walk away with:
- Remember, you reap what you sow. (Repent quickly.)
- Prayer sows a seed. Ask The LORD to teach you His ways to adhere to and implement in everyday life.
- Live surrendered to His will in humility.
- You always have a choice, from the smallest things to the big stuff. Choose His Kingdom ways in all things, even without full understanding.
- Seek Him with a pure heart. The LORD sees our hearts and if we are willing and serious about living in the fullness of His Kingdom.
While we always come to Him as we are, as we seek Him, He will not keep us as we are. He doesn’t expect perfection (thankfully), but He does need a willing heart, and that gives Him something to work with.
In seeking Him, we are transformed by His Love and Beauty and there is nothing better than that.
Prayer:
“Now therefore, I pray, if I have found grace in Your sight, show me now Your way, that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. And consider that this nation is Your people.” (Exodus 33:13)
God’s response? “’My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” (Exodus 33:14)
May His Presence go with you wherever you go!
Love,
~ Marietta Wilkinson
Marietta Wilkinson is a Prophetic Voice called to usher in The Fire and Glory of The LORD for such a time as this.
Find Marietta at @swordofthekingdom (Telegram) and at praying_scripture (Instagram)
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First read this on telegram while travelling long distance. The funny thing is, those past few days I had been thinking about something similar to your initial question in bold. Mine was about building heaven on earth. I didn’t get much further than usual, being busy. So interesting and so much to think about. Thank you Marietta!
We live in an amazing time!❤️
Thank you sister Marietta. As we cross the Red Sea we also cross the Jordan. As Moses told and retold the essentials as Deuteronomy got along, so must we. We must be shod with the preparedness of the gospel of peace.
Interesting that you mention preparedness. There a word brewing in me I was going to release soon on just this subject! Lord bless you and yours!❤️
Amen