From: Paul Gage
LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 30, 2023
Greetings, in Jesus Name, to the Saints everywhere,
While it appears, at least for the Center Place, that March will go out like a lamb, it also appears that the Kingdom of God on earth and the world are being savagely assaulted as mentioned in I Peter 5:6-11. “6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober. Be vigilant because your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; 9 Whom resist, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
We know that the world and its inhabitants are in dire straits, all of which has been prophesied. Those who have knowledge of the Restoration and have access to the Inspired Version of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants, have a great stewardship to fulfill as we “live in the Kingdom.” We have opportunities to show the world that there is a better way.
As we are into the time when we remember the last week of Jesus Christ on the earth, we, of all people, must grasp the true significance, not only of events of that week, but the entirety of His life on earth in the flesh. How else can we show and or tell others of the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as Jesus defined Himself in John 14:6? How can we be “in the world, but not of it, as we are instructed in DC 128:8?
We must seek the Lord, Our God in all our doings so that others will notice something different and unique about us. We must be willing to witness of Jesus Christ and what He meant and means to us today. The world is being devoured by the adversary and he has many helpers. We must be extremely careful that we do not assist him in his destructive work. This can easily happen, if we are not tuned to Jesus. As we sing in the song, “It only takes a spark to get a fire going.” So it does not take much to act, react, speak, etc in the wrong way. We must put on God’s whole armor every day as directed by Paul in Ephesians 6:10-20. The battle belongs to the Lord!
CONFERENCE OF RESTORATION ELDERS: Wednesday was a great day of worship and praise. It continues through Saturday night. Available on Zoom. Go to eldersconference.org for information.
God be with you
Paul Gage
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