Many individuals, including Christians, approach God with self-focused intentions, seeking to use His power to fulfill personal desires rather than submitting to His will. This often involves assuming what is good and then using the Scriptures to justify carnal ambitions.

Such an approach is an attempt to abuse God’s power, as He is concerned not only with the outcomes but also with the underlying motives and understanding (means). When we pursue outcomes that appear godly but are driven by selfish intent, we remain aligned with the kingdom of this world rather than the Kingdom of Heaven.

In this series, Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on the Kingdom of God and how its power and glory should be rightly perceived. He explains how men often abuse the Kingdom’s power to pursue carnal desires and personal glory. He emphasises the need to yield to God in the pursuit of His Kingdom, as well as God’s unfailing provision to sustain and outwardly manifest the spiritual life (good), implanted in those who genuinely seek His Kingdom.

In this episode, “The Kingdom of Heaven”, Pastor Jeffrey Walter demonstrates that the kingdom of Heaven has its own power and glory which cannot be used as a tool to achieve selfish interests and ambitions which stem from the kingdom of this world. He explains how one can perceive and operate from the kingdom of heaven by being born again through laying down his will and submitting to the Lord's will. Finally, he shows practical steps to come to the place of faith and peace in the Lord's kingdom.

Theme Scripture: John 3:1-3 (KJV)

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Key Scriptures:

Isaiah 55:9 (KJV)

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

John 3:3 (KJV)

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Other Scriptures: Luke 12:15, John 14:14, Isaiah 55:9, John 3:19, Luke 9:24 [All Scriptures in KJV]