Today's Journal

KINGDOM PERSONALITY

There is much talk about ‘the Kingdom’ and the importance of understanding what it means ‘to be part of the Kingdom.’ Peter, an apostle, gives us a step by step instruction in 2 Peter 1:
“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of him who called us” (v.3)
“He has given us very great and precious promises” (v.4)
“So that through them you may share in the divine nature” (.4)
“Escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desire” (v.4)
“For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness” (v.5) “
“Goodness with knowledge” (v.5)
“Knowledge with self-control” (v.6)
“Self-control with endurance” (v.6)
“Endurance with godliness,” (v.7)
“Godliness with brotherly affection” (v.7)
“Brotherly affection with love” (v.7) 

“For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (v.8) …” because if you do these things you will never stumble.”
“For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.” (v.10)
Divine power, divine nature and divine calling. Divine simply means of, or like, God the Father. Being filled with the reign of the Father by the gift of the Holy Spirit. That’s the Kingdom way.
“Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Jesus