Running to Win

Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Men of the Old Testament spoke of things to come but did not see them. Jesus spoke of the end of the age. Many have thought they lived in that time but did not see the fulfillment of the prophecies. Covenant gives us a pattern. The covenant made with David reveals an everlasting kingdom with a descendent of David sitting on the throne. Jesus came as the son of David and proclaimed Himself the Son of Man. He has won the right to sit on the throne. When you understand covenant fullfillment, you know that His coming is to rule. He will bring thousands of conquering warriors with Him. At His coming those who are prepared will receive resurrected bodies and join the throng coming with Him. He will subdue all opposition to His rule and He will rule justly. Now is the time for individuals to receive the Kingdom of God but at His coming, the time will be for nations to receive His Kingdom. His kingdom began when He came the first time. We learn to bow to our King and do His bidding now, with the time coming to rule and reign with Him.

The circumstances and dark days are opportunities to see the triumph of the kingdom of light over this realm's darkness. We learn to live in His kingdom while facing the opposition of this realm to His dominion. We see people trying to eliminate any reference to Him and to deny His victory. Perhaps because they do not see those who profess Him moving in His victory. We celebrate His victory by triumphing over this darkness. He promised that we were to do the works He did. Covenant response is to believe His word and act on it. Our lives to be poured out before Him to do His will. Our words confirming His Word. Our love to be evident to all. Our desire consumed by a love for the lost and see them set free in Him. We are His body obedient to the commands sent us by the Head. We live connected to Him. Pray for His supply to your need but trust that He hears and answers. Do not lose your confidence.