The BOOK – The Kings Life

When you read the book of Mathew in New Testament, chapters 3 to 16, we see the proclamation of the Kingdom. First, we see in Mathew 3:2,3, the voice : “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah, a voice of one calling in the desert. Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him”. In Mathew 4 we see, Jesus, the King stepping from his personal and private life into his public ministry. He is facing a crisis. Satan met him. After the blessing of Father God in Mathew 3:17, Jesus comes forth to carry out the plans for which he came into the world. He was led into the wilderness to face the first major conflict of his public ministry.

Every kingdom has laws and standards to exercise authority over its subjects. The Kingdom of heaven is no exception. Jesus declared that he came not to destroy the law, but to fulfil it. Jesus did not destroy the old law, but he treated it as fundamental and not as perfect and final.

Jesus preached sermons from mountain. This sermon contained the laws of his kingdom (Mathew 5-7). After more than 2000 years, this Sermon on the Mount has lost none of its majesty or power. The teachings of this sermon overtop all human teachings. Christ shows us that sin lies not just committing the act, but in the motive behind it as well (Mathew 5:21-22. 27-28).

We see amazing miracles in Mathew 8 and 9. He met human needs. There are twelve amazing miracles in these two chapters.

Jesus not only preached himself but he also gathered others around him. A King must have subjects. He would reflect his light through human instruments. He says, “You are the light of the world” (Mathew 5:14). Jesus still has a great message for the world and he needs us to carry it. He was calling men and women into his companionship to train them to carry on his work. In Mathew 13, through parables, Jesus likened the kingdom of heaven to

·         The sower

·         The weeds

·         A mustard seed

·         A net

·         Yeas in the dough

·         A hidden treasure

·         A pearl of great value.

These parables, called the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven (Mathew 13:11), describe what the result of the presence of the gospel of Christ in the world will be during this present age until the time of his return when he will gather the harvest (Mathew 13:40-43).

Jesus found his helpers not in the temple among the doctors or priests, nor in the colleges of Jerusalem. He found them on the seashore mending their nets. Jesus did not call many mighty or noble, but rather chose the foolish things of the world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27). We can see in the Old Testament how God called David who was least in his family with all his brothers serving as Royal soldiers. Yes, sometimes God will select the fools who are willing to carry on his word without questioning him. At this moment the question I want to ask you is, are you a person who is willing to be a fool for God so that God can use you to do mighty things?