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BY: JENNIFER POAD, TX
WEAREALLCALLEDTOBEAPARTOFHISKINGDOM.
we call the Kingdom of God, are you encouraging others to join? Are you passionate about it, or do you just go through the motions? Just like with any other club, the more you invest in it, the more rewarded you will be. The closer our relationship is with Christ and the more knowledge we have about His teachings, the more we feel His presence in our lives. We feel the peace and joy that we are promised in the Bible. We feel Him answer our prayers when we are worried about something. We feel Him comfort us in times of pain or sorrow. If you are not a member of the Kingdom of God, you are invited to join! Just accept Jesus into your heart, ask for forgiveness of your sins, and learn to live a life that brings glory to God. •
f you are reading this magazine, chances are that you are a member of some kind of club or organization. You may be part of a 4-H Club, FFA Chapter, or Ag Booster Club. In order to be a member of most organizations, there are certain requirements, whether it is attending meetings, turning in a record book, or paying annual dues. Clubs bring people together that have
Luke writes in Acts 4:32-35 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in them all 34 that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.” Being a part of the kingdom of God does not mean that we are going to agree with each other all the time. It means that we have spiritual unity, and if we do disagree with someone, we can still love each other and be kind to one another. It means that we can show peace and grace to others and still value them, whether we agree with them or not. If you are a member of this club that
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similar interests and values. The easiest and most rewarding club to be a part of is the kingdom of God. Once we make the decision to accept Jesus into our hearts and follow him, we belong. It does not matter what mistakes we’ve made, where we came from, what we look like, how we dress, or how much money we have. We are all called to be part of His kingdom, we just must accept the offer.
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