Keys of the Kingdom

Keys to living the life that God intended all start with faith. Faith in God, and in His Son, Jesus Christ. This faith is ever-growing and unlocks more and more of Kingdom life. The Kingdom life is a life that we can live out in good times and bad, all in faith. The keys to the Kingdom are that which open eyes, ears, and hearts. The unlocking of our faith becomes our walk, not just one day, but today. So, if your walking through difficult days and the road is cold, blurring your vision, remember that in faith you possess the key that empowers you to continue on, to persevere. We can rise above that which surrounds us and we can see the light of day with every faithful step forward, always keeping our eyes on the author of our faith. Jesus Christ is our key to living a Kingdom Life here and now, as we journey the road to evermore.

Live it out!!!!!

“Jesus came back, “God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn’t get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let you in on this secret of who I really am. And now I’m going to tell you who you are, really are. You are Peter, a rock. This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with energy that not even the gates of hell will be able to keep it out.

“And that’s not all. You will have complete and free access to God’s kingdom, keys to open any and every door: no more barriers between heaven and earth, earth and heaven. A yes on earth is yes in heaven. A no on earth is no in heaven.” – Matthew 16:17-19

“for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 AMP

“You see, every child of God overcomes the world, for our faith is the victorious power that triumphs over the world.”

– 1 John 5:4 TPT

“Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”

– John 3:3

“For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” – Romans 1:17

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”

– 1 Peter 2:9

” Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls!” – Hebrews 12:1-3 MSG

Blessings,

Anne Blanchette

photo by Linda Karwacki