John 10:10

• The abundant life can only be fully experienced when we live our lives according to the Kingdom principles. [A principle is simply the basic way in which something works.] When we act according to the Kingdom principles, we will get Kingdom results.
• We need to understand that we have to keep on doing the right things right and the fruit will follow. In addition, as we persist in doing the right things right, our faith increases accordingly. Faith by itself is a major factor in obtaining answers to prayer. God responds to our faith, not our doubts.
• The Kingdom lifestyle is radically different from the lifestyle that the world has conditioned people to live in.

John 10:10

Question: "Is this the life you are living?"
I am persuaded that it is only possible if one obediently surrenders to Kingdom-of-God-rule and its lifestyle principles.
[A principle is simply the basic way in which something works.] The power of obedience to Christ is able to transform your life from that moment of total surrender.

John 5:30 [AMP] "I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord - but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me."

THE MEASURE OF OBEDIENCE (From my book "Living the Red-Letter Life", p 130)

The Kingdom of God has made every provision for all believers to live the abundant life and walk in protection and victory. Charles Spurgeon once used these words, "'Tis paradise, if Thou (Christ) art here; if Thou (Christ) depart, 'tis hell."

The key to living the abundant life is clearly found in Christ and Kingdom-of-God-living. It is not a matter of just talking about it or expounding on how good the sermon was and then promptly forgetting because the worldly cares have "strangled the Word" as in the parable of the sower. It is going to take TOTAL SURRENDER AND DECISIVE CHANGE TO LIVE STRICTLY ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD, CONTINUOUSLY OBEYING THE PROMPTINGS AND LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. It not just "feel good stuff"; it is obedience, putting into practice a code of Kingdom conduct that produces fruitful blessed results - "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done," every day and all the time.

Isa 6:1-12

• A divinely purpose-driven life is a God-blessed life.
• One person who responds to God's will can make an indescribable difference with the full backing of the Kingdom of God. God is looking for ONE genuine person, truly faithful and devoted to Him. The Father considers us and uses our life experiences to further and expand the Kingdom of God.
• Every Christ-follower must make a personal decision to walk in total surrender to Christ, knowing that whatever may befall him is already taken care of in advance. Working along WITH the Father is a dual action and ensures His support.

God has a purpose and a plan for His creation in general, for His Church at large, but also for you as an individual.

Ephesians 1:1-14

Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 143:8; Isaiah 48:17; Psalm 32:8

• There is only one way to follow and that's God's way. It leads us to countless blessings. One commitment can change our future and destiny!
• Many wonder just how to hear the voice of the Lord. The problem is, however, that not everyone knows how to respond or react correctly to the Lord. I hope to help you do so. Jesus said that His sheep would know His voice, so let us find out how.

• You and your current situation of life, good or bad, are a product of all the decisions you have made along the road of life. Our choices have brought us to where we are right now.
• Good and wise choices result in blessed circumstances. Bad decisions result in stacked problems like dominoes, ready to come tumbling down.
• Without wisdom people make wrong decisions not considering the final outcome.

Daniel 9:1-7 [NLT]

In each nation; in each generation; in each circumstance; there has been someone willing to respond to God when the Babylonian system (this world system) arises and wants to take control of the lives and possessions of God's children. It reminds us of the following verse:
John 10:10 [NLT] The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

Daniel 10:1-3 [NLT] In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future - times of war and great hardship. ²When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. ³All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.

Daniel 1:8 But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.

Daniel 10:1-3 [NLT] In the third year of the reign of King Cyrus of Persia, Daniel (also known as Belteshazzar) had another vision. He understood that the vision concerned events certain to happen in the future - times of war and great hardship. ²When this vision came to me, I, Daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. ³All that time I had eaten no rich food. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and I used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed.

Daniel 1:8 [NLT] But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.

Daniel 1:11-12 [NLT] Daniel spoke with the attendant who had been appointed by the chief of staff to look after Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. ¹²"Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water," Daniel said.

God has chosen this time to take us into a new phase; new dimension and a higher spiritual level with Him. Hidden in today's Bible text are practical keys for those who are alert, willing and ready to move with God and experience successful spiritual guidance, discovering the Father's unshakeable Kingdom lifestyle.