Do you long for the Kingdom to manifest in your life?

February 20, 2013 Merlin Gonzales KIOM, Message

Living in God’s dominion here on earth

In the eyes of a child, that is a silly question – for a Christian. Our natural answer would be, “If we have Christ in us, the Kingdom will manifest through us.” John 20:21, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.“? So, does your life reflect the character of Jesus?

I ask these questions of myself. My answer is “far from it.” I do not live a perfect life like Jesus. Jesus did not sin; I sin everyday. I strive to be like Jesus but my human frailty shows my weakness. However, in 2 Cor. 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Is it safe to say then that when Christ’s power rest on you, the Kingdom will manifest in your life?

I’d say yes. It’s out of our personal relationship with God that makes the difference – “For the Kingdom of God is within us”. As I mentioned before, “the reality of the Kingdom begins within us.” The more intimate we are with Jesus, the more we will experience the manifestation of the Kingdom in our lives.

So, do you long for the Kingdom to manifest in your life? Then, how’s your relationship with the Lord? Are your actions motivated by performance or are they fruits of your relationship with God?

All these seem self-contradictory, they seem absurd but in reality, they express possible truth… paradox in the Kingdom.

I know this message is a little different from the ones I sent you before but an interesting notion to dwell once in a while.

Any comment, suggestion, question, encouragement…

A Study on God’s Dominion: Session 2

January 28, 2013 Merlin Gonzales Backyard Missions, KIOM

Week Two: Signs of the Kingdom

Read The Kingdom in our Midst (KIOM) Part 2 and answer all questions on pgs. 99-103

Study Is. 35:5-6

And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind

and unplug the ears of the deaf.
⁶The lame will leap like a deer,
and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!
Springs will gush forth in the wilderness,
and streams will water the wasteland.

~ Isaiah 35:5-6 (NLT)

Based on the verses above, what are the signs of the Kingdom that Jesus will bring to the earth?

‎”Our future is affected by our response and action today.”

Someone once said, “I don’t regret the things I’ve done so much as I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” Have you found yourself saying, “I wish I would have, should have and could have”? What can you do now to live the life you meant to live?

Jesus taught the Kingdom of God through His ___________and ___________. Pg. 66

Jesus came not only to give us freedom from the ________________ but also to be “Christ-Like” in the world. Pg. 70

What is the main focus of FHL Week? Pg. 74

Jesus had more conflicts with the ______________ than the _____________ and the ___________. Pg. 76 Why?

Based on Matthew 23:23, what are the things that the teachers of the law and the Pharisees neglected?

Why were the sinners attracted to Jesus? Pg. 79

A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

January 10, 2013 Merlin Gonzales Backyard Missions, blog, FHL Indiana, KIOM, Message, Speaking Engagements

“Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” ~ Merlin

My next blogs will be focused on assisting you in your spiritual growth through a Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth.

This purpose of this 4-week class is to ignite your passion to live a life characterized by your relationship and faith with God. It is designed to be interactive, relational and conversational with Biblical teachings to encourage an atmosphere of camaraderie and support.

Spiritual discontent is sweeping the nation. People of different faith are looking for more. Although they cannot define “more”, they know that they are not yet operating their lives according to their calling. Some of them know their purpose but they do not know what’s the next step.

In John 15:1-2, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” Branches that are not bearing fruits are cut off so the vine can bear even more fruits.

This study will:

Help you discover and affirm your higher calling
Encourage you to step out in faith in your daily walk with God
Rapidly increase your spiritual growth
Assist you in broadening your vision with Biblical principles
Challenge you to apply the Scripture in your “Practical Learning Application” (PAL)
Make you more aware of living in God’s Dominion here on earth

More to come!

A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

January 10, 2013 Merlin Gonzales Backyard Missions, FHL Indiana, KIOM, Message, Speaking Engagements

“Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” ~ Merlin

My next blogs will be focused on assisting you in your spiritual growth through a Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth.

This study will:

Help you discover and affirm your higher calling
Encourage you to step out in faith in your daily walk with God
Rapidly increase your spiritual growth
Assist you in broadening your vision with Biblical principles
Challenge you to apply the Scripture in your “Practical Learning Application” (PAL)
Make you more aware of living in God’s Dominion here on earth

More to come!

A Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth

January 10, 2013 Merlin Gonzales Backyard Missions, FHL Indiana, KIOM, Message, Speaking Engagements

“Many are the Christian casualties in the spiritual realm because they take Christianity casually here in our world.” ~ Merlin

My next blogs will be focused on assisting you in your spiritual growth through a Study on Living in God’s Dominion Here on Earth.

This study will:

Help you discover and affirm your higher calling
Encourage you to step out in faith in your daily walk with God
Rapidly increase your spiritual growth
Assist you in broadening your vision with Biblical principles
Challenge you to apply the Scripture in your “Practical Learning Application” (PAL)
Make you more aware of living in God’s Dominion here on earth

More to come!