Kingdom Come

Remember why God created humans in the first place? Make the connection! 

“And God said, Let us make [hu]man /material beings…and let them [not spirit beings] have dominion.” (Genesis 1:26)

• thou crownedst him with glory [achieved in battle] and honour [for having won the victory]
• and set him over the works of thy hands:[dominion as planned]
• Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet…

But now [in the 1st century AD] we see not yet all things put under him.” (Hebrews 2:6-8)

That’s because the King of Creation is waiting for his administration to be assembled.

Anyone who has gone through the process of being vetted for a job or a relationship recognizes that one’s qualifications are scrutinized. Surely we recognize that taking dominion over creation is far more serious than treating medical disorders or managing finances. Ministers in God’s kingdom have proven they have taken dominion over sin in their own territory.

“if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work…Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.” (I Timothy 3:1-6)

“there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit [be part of the ruling family in charge of] eternal life?

Then Jesus beholding him loved him [felt drawn to him, identified with him, wanted to be a close companion with him], and said unto him…go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples…Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom [rulership] of God!”

Then Peter, at his baseline being intensely emotional and desperate for approval proven by attention, and without question jealous of the signs of approval and desire for connection that Jesus gave to this man, began to say unto him,

“Lo, WE have left [given up the pursuit of riches] all, and have followed thee!”

And Jesus answered in response to Peter’s annoying habit of always trying to make himself the singular Jonathan to the son of David,

“Verily / Mark my words I say unto you –

Peter, Peter, you especially – so pay attention – you can’t do the job alone. We need an army, so quit pushing others aside.

“There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands,”

Ooh, sounds good! And the disciples are looking at each other with raised eyebrows and vigorous nods of approval and shoving each other’s shoulders in expressions of close comradeship more restrained in the public venue than the bearhugs with wild footwork dances of joy they really feel, so Jesus has to pause then raise his voice to get their attention back on him;

“WITH PERSECUTIONS;”

This effectively throws ice water over the celebration, but as always Peter is in the front row waving his hand wildly to get the teacher’s attention (someone took a photo of me doing exactly this when I was a nursing student, so now you know how I understand Peter so well…)

“Then answered [stubbornly ever learning but not yet able to come to the knowledge of the truth II Timothy 3:7] Peter and said unto him, Behold, WE have forsaken all [including all relationships with all our family members who all think we’re insane], and followed thee; what shall WE have therefore?

Peter was stubborn, true, but no denying (get it?) he had a point. (I’m sure Peter is going to have it out with me when we meet in heaven 🙂

And Jesus acknowledges what they have sacrificed for his ministry.

‘And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you

1. “ye which have followed me [now during this time of battle to reclaim my kingdom]
2. in the [future] regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel…

Peter mouths “Yes!” while performing a fist pump, then his expression fades as Jesus continues

1. “And [also] every one that hath forsaken / disconnected from houses [have become homeless], or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name’s sake,
   1. shall receive an hundredfold [with the household of faith]
   2. and shall [also like you twelve] inherit [rulership over the means of attaining] everlasting life.” (Matthew 19)
   3. [as well as] in the world to come eternal life / permanent connection with the Singularity source of life (Mark 10:17-30)

Eternal life / restoration of connection with the Singularity Creator Source of Life is just the basic package of salvation

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Additional benefits are offered to those willing to pay the price to qualify for a position of responsibility in the kingdom, i.e. the government.

As he has done throughout history, YHVH’s Savior shares the kingdom, the power, and the glory with his brothers, the sons of God who stand in battle with him against the Adversary.

“Abel…Enoch…Noah…Abraham…Isaac…Jacob…Joseph…Moses…the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith

• subdued kingdoms,
• wrought righteousness, 
• obtained promises,
• stopped the mouths of lions. 
• Quenched the violence of fire,
• escaped the edge of the sword, 
• out of weakness were made strong,
• waxed valiant in fight,
• turned to flight the armies of the aliens…
• and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 
• And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings,
• yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 
• They were stoned,
• they were sawn asunder,
• were tempted,
• were slain with the sword:
• they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented…
• wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise…that they without us [who have likewise suffered] should not be made perfect…“(Hebrews 11)

“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. And in his name shall the Gentiles / Europeans trust.” (Matthew 12:14-21, Isaiah 42:1-10)

History documents that Christ’s European co-rulers were NOT victorious over the Adversary’s corruption of the gospel, most evident in “Christianity” based in Rome. Details in the relevant post. 

So when the Gentiles failed to rule in righteousness, the LORD entered into judgment with the ancients of his people once again, and who else could God transfer leadership to but to the Hebrew Ishmael, brother of Isaac, son of Abraham, to whom he had given a share of dominion already.

1. Unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from
2. Isaac his son / heir” (Genesis 25:5-6)

While in this passage only Isaac is called Abraham’s son, Ishmael is also a biblically legal son / heir of Abraham with his inheritance previously detailed.

“And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee / in thy presence serving in thy kingdom as a prince of the King of the world!

And God said…I have heard / agreed to thee…I will make him [one of your many nations] a great nation [Islam / Submission to God.”] (Genesis 17:18-20)

And Ishmael’s land grant –  from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria (Genesis 25:16-17), the trade route between the two wealthiest nations, becoming the trade route between East and West of the entire world from that time until our own modern era, is part of Abraham’s total land grant.

” LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:” (Genesis 15:18) 

If you can’t believe that there can be righteous Muslims it may be because you attribute righteousness and wickedness to entire nations, when it is patently clear that there are wicked Jews like Netanyahu carrying out genocide and ethnic cleansing on Palestinians exactly as the Christian Nazis did to Jews in Europe, and Religious Right Christians supporting President Trumps’ unconstitutional and cruel treatment of non-white immigrants to the US, pervasive lying, covering up of his sex crimes, and warmongering.

Righteousness is a personal relationship with God proven through carrying out his covenantal way of living. It is not cultural dogma demonstrated one day a week in a social setting.

Ishmael proved his identity as a son / heir of God when he

• received him / accepted what he offered, didn’t demand a relationship on his terms,
• and therefore was given [legal] power / rights, authority, jurisdiction, inheritance rights to become [after proven by his actions] one of the sons of Abraham’s God,
• even to them that believe on his name / attribute of YHVH:” (John 1:12)

• “And Abraham was ninety years old and nine, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
• And Ishmael his son / heir was thirteen years old, when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.
  • Old enough to understand what he was sacrificing, and big enough to refuse to give up the greatest concentration of sexual pleasure sensors.
• In the selfsame day was Abraham circumcised, and Ishmael his son.” (Genesis 17:24-26)
  • In a joining ceremony like wedding or adoption, Ishmael CHOSE to accept Abraham’s GOD’S offer to become his son / heir.

Muslims are still the largest single religious group to circumcise boys. In the Sunnah (the Prophet Muhammad‘s recorded words and actions), Muhammad stated that circumcision was a “law for [Islamic] men.”

As he has done throughout history, YHVH’s Savior shares the kingdom, the power, and the glory with his brothers, the sons of God who stand in battle with him against the Adversary.

“Abel…Enoch…Noah…Abraham…Isaac…Jacob…Joseph…Moses…the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith

• subdued kingdoms,
• wrought righteousness, 
• obtained promises,
• stopped the mouths of lions. 
• Quenched the violence of fire,
• escaped the edge of the sword, 
• out of weakness were made strong,
• waxed valiant in fight,
• turned to flight the armies of the aliens…
• and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 
• And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings,
• yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 
• They were stoned,
• they were sawn asunder,
• were tempted,
• were slain with the sword:
• they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented…
• wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth. 

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise…that they without US should not be made perfect…“(Hebrews 11)