LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OCTOBER 23, 2025
Psalm 46:1-5 Inspired Version: 1 God is our refuge and
strength, a present help in trouble. 2 Therefore, we will not fear though the
earth shall be removed and though the mountains shall be carried into the midst
of the sea, 3 And the waters thereof roar, being troubled, and the mountains
shake with the swelling thereof. 4 Yet there shall be a river, the streams
whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of
the Most High. 5 For Zion shall come, and God shall be in the midst of
her; she shall not be moved; God shall help her right early.
What a beautiful promise of blessing from our most
wonderful God and Father! Zion is coming as God’s people live their lives as
they will be lived in Zion. Each one must become of one heart and one mind with
our Savior. That is how we learn to dwell in righteousness. The people of God
have always, since the Garden, dealt with the hardships, trials, tribulations
of life, and the influence of others and their beliefs.
The words of Doctrine and Covenants 81:3 a “And again, I
say unto you, I give unto you a new commandment, that you may understand my
will concerning you; or, in other words, I give unto you directions how you may
act before me, that it may turn to you for your salvation. 3b I, the
Lord, am bound when ye do what I say; but when ye do not what I say, ye have no
promise.” have been the challenge of every dispensation to “live in
the Kingdom of God.” To rise above the ways of the world and be the salt and
light that Jesus hs given us to be. People must be able to “see the Kingdom” in
and through us. That is the only hope for the world.
Regardless of what you may think about scriptural
warnings as well as many other revelations of warnings given through the years,
even as recently as October 19, 2025 at Waldo Avenue RB, life is
short and we are called to live each day to the best of our abilities. The
words from God were not new, but with current emphasis. “Put your homes
in order, for the Bridegroom cometh.” Were you affected by the
internet outage this past Monday? It was on a limited scale but could be
warning of what is ahead for the world. Our speaker last Sunday referenced
Matthew 25 and the three parables Jesus gave in explaining about conditions
just prior to His return. Though we have heard these parables many, many times,
the key is that we must be ready 24/7 because we don’t know when we will draw
our last breath. It is estimated that there are two deaths in the world every
two seconds. That brings it a little closer to home, doesn’t it? The
sermon referred to can be viewed on the Waldo you tube page
The length of our life on earth is not what matters, but
how we live our lives. Take a few minutes to refresh your memory regarding
the Kingdom of God as found in Doctrine and Covenants 65.
God bless and keep you,
Paul Gage
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