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Direct Access to the Kingdom
“But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:31-32 (NIV)
Knowing the voice of God so that we have a practical understanding of that voice in our minds and hearts is not a luxury for the people of God. It is not something to be allocated to those who enjoy special spiritual high points. All believers need this direct, daily access to the kingdom of God.
We will not receive the direction we need from the Bible alone or from our subjective experiences alone or from the interpretation of circumstances alone. This was never intended by God. We must be spoken to by God, specifically and concretely guided in thought and action, to the extent and through the channels he chooses.
MEDITATION: Read Luke 12:31-32 again several times. Close your eyes and picture God giving you the kingdom—as if it were a present. What do you wish to do to hold on to that present, to make it the most important thing in your life?
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About this Plan
Dallas Willard urged us to learn and practice prayer as a two-way dialogue with God. These excerpts from his best-selling book Hearing God, assembled by Jan Johnson, are an invitation to meet God, to allow his voice to shape your choices, and to encourage your heart. As you begin this four-week reading plan, thank God that he promises to meet you wherever you are in your faith journey.
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