In the spirit of Pastor Benji's sermon, today's points will be alliterative.
In considering the the kingdom of God, we learned on Sunday that it is a large kingdom:
-The kingdom initially will fool. Many people in this world make the mistake of thinking that the kingdom is small. They limit the "kingdom" to their notion of the local church, or their pastor(s), or their cultural norms. But God is not limited by any of these things: He surpasses and supercedes them all.
-The kingdom increasingly will fill. As we read in Scripture, the earth is full of God's goodness (Psalm 33:5), God's praise (Habakkuk 3:3), God's glory (Isaiah 6:3). It is the nature of God to fill the environment with His attributes.
-The kingdom inevitably will flourish. As the kingdom of heaven increases, all the kingdoms of the earth will be destroyed (Daniel 2:44) and God's kingdom will be the only one that stands forever. The process has been set into motion by God and nothing will stop it.
As Pastor Benji said on Sunday, God's kingdom annihilates the kingdoms of the world without firing a shot. It's the ultimate coup.
So, whose side are you on?
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