How to Experience God’s Abundant Life (Part 1)
In order for us to live a fully abundant life we need to understand how the Kingdom functions. Do not allow the enemy to play around in your life. You have authority to decide how to respond to difficult situations. God desires for us to live a full life
John 10:10 | The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
If you equate God’s abundance to material things, then you are settling for less than what God has called you to.
Life = Zoe. Meaning the God kind of life. Life as God has it. So essentially, Zoe life= Kingdom lifestyle
Matthew 6:9-13 | 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.
What does a Kingdom lifestyle look like? The realities of Heaven invading the realities of Earth/ your life. And what does total life prosperity look like? The Kingdom of God having total authority over our lives.
Every Kingdom has a structure, pattern and culture. Kingdom lifestyle must be built on Kingdom culture. What is culture? Basically, its saying “This is how we do it here”. Our culture must be lined up with Kingdom culture to produce Kingdom Life. Kingdom culture vs Worldly culture – there is a kingdom we should be pursuing. Not an earthly empire or worldly fame, but the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is where Jesus is King – where his people follow his rule and seek his will.
Romans 12:2 | Do not conform to the pattern of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Our patterns (culture) must be accurate, so we walk in God’s will (fullness) for our lives.
Colossians 1:13 | For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves.
Hosea 4:6 | My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge
What we don’t know is destroying us. It comes down to culture. Culture is built on values. When we embrace and live out the core values of the kingdom, we create a place where individuals encounter God’s presence and are transformed into His likeness. In fact, intentionally demonstrating these core values helps us establish a place where heaven is experienced on earth.
What we value we will prioritise. what we prioritise will be our culture
Number 1 Value in Kingdom – Honour
1 Samuel 2:30 | “Therefore, the Lord, the God of Israel, declares; ‘I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honour me I will honour, but those who despise me will be disdained.
Honour means to make something heavy. A price – To cause something to have high value. When we honour God it means we place Him as a high value in our lives. If we honour (Put a high value on) God, He will in turn do the same for us. When you honour God you will see yourself operating in the things of God more.
How do we honour God?
Honour always flows from relationship
- Honour His word – being obedient
- Honour His people – We need to honour one another as the body of Christ
- Honour His mission – Bringing people into His Kingdom
