LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 5, 2026

 

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD MARCH 5, 2026

 

March greetings to the Saints around the world,

 

While there are many things that could be said about the month of March, one statement that can’t be proven is “In like a Lion, out like a Lamb, or in like a Lamb and out like a Lion. It is interesting that Jesus Christ is referred to as “The Lion of the tribe of Judah,” in Revelation 5:5 as well as “The Lamb of God,” in John 1:29 and 36. Since God has created all things, including the weather, it only makes sense that whichever way March, or any other month comes in or goes out, you have Jesus. Praise His Holy Name!

 

As we live in the Kingdom of God, we should be constantly aware of how we are living in the Kingdom of God. We are all familiar with the hymn, “Praise Ye the Lord.” The last verse states: “His saints are lovely in His sight, He views His children with delight. He sees their hope, He knows their fear, and looks and loves His image here.” Notice it says, “His saints.” Even though man was created in God’s image, it is obvious that many people have marred their own image so it may not resemble God’s image any more. Paul, in Romans 1:17-32, makes it very clear that many of God’s creation have changed the image of God into the image of corruptible man.

 

We might then ask, “Who or what is a “saint?” The dictionary, depending on which one you use says a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. In the 1800’s the Latter Day Saints were criticized because they (we) called themselves “saints.” However the term “saint” can be found 60 or more times in the King James Version of the Bible.

 

So, the question might be, “Do those we live with or around consider us a “saint?” If we are living in the Kingdom of God, we should exhibit “saintly qualities. Jesus has given us the wherewithal to be “saintly.” Of course, we all fall short of the mark God wants us to achieve. He has therefore, given us a way to be saintly and when we fail, to be able to come back into His presence.

 

The ordinance of “The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper” which we observe the first Sunday of each month provides opportunities for each of us to get right with God and anyone we might have aught against by repenting and seeking forgiveness from God and others. Matthew 5:23-26 are the words of Jesus himself. Doctrine and Covenants 42 known as the “Law of the Church,” in verse 23 again shows clearly the way of God in dealing with others.

 

Take some time often to review Doctrine and Covenants 17 and 18. Refresh your memory of how God suffered for us and why we must comply with His commandments. Remember it is “His “Saints” who are lovely in His sight.

God bless you very richly in your Kingdom living.

 

Paul Gage