(Luke 17:20-21)
What a revelation. You don’t have to die to get into the kingdom of God. The kingdom of God is already in you! You don’t have to wait to experience the joys of the kingdom; they are here and now!
“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” (Rom. 14:17)
You are the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21) “…[You] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 5:1)
Kingdom living is a part of reigning in life with Christ Jesus. (Rom. 5:17) You have been made a king and priest unto God through the blood of Christ. (Rev. 1:5,6)
Since the kingdom of God is on the inside of you, you don’t have to be dominated by situations and circumstances. The Counselor (Isa. 9:6) dwells inside of you, so your direction comes from within rather than from the outside.
The ruler of the kingdom of God is Jesus, and you are His personal friend. Everything He has heard the Father speak, He reveals to you. (John 15:15) You have inside information about the power that is upholding the universe. You might say you have an “inside track.”
Although the kingdom of heaven is invisible to the natural eye, it is nonetheless real and powerful. Kingdoms of the world may rise and fall, but the kingdom of God within you is forever.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Billy Joe Daugherty was founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was also the founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute and Victory World Missions Training Center. Five hundred twenty-three Victory Bible Institutes have been started in eighty-five countries around the world. He inspired individuals and ministries with his life, love and influence for more than 30 years.