God works in many wonderful ways and we see evidence of this all around us. I have seen how He has allowed sicknesses to be healed, marriages to be restored and businesses to be blessed. People have been encouraged by God to start ministries or works which will benefit others i.e orphanages, hospitals, shelters and businesses. When we hear the testimonies of how some of these organisations started, it is miraculous to say the least, all being started to further the Kingdom of God. Have you ever thought about the fact that many of these organisations started by physically unlocking a door with a key?
If we think about how many different types of keys there are in the world today, it’s incredible. Keys open all kinds of locks – open cars, open buildings, open computers and open tools, just to name a few. People have prayed and received keys which they now use for furthering the kingdom of God here on earth. These keys are sometimes physical keys or they are spiritual keys.
What spiritual keys can we use to further the Kingdom and how can they be brought to you and I in practical way?
When God first touched our hearts, our lives began to change. Rather like a compass needle, our lifestyles swung from side to side while we were trying to settle with our new life. After a time the back and forward motions became less severe, until finally our aim and goal was definite – HIM.
It’s at that time that we receive keys to unlock the kingdom of God into various areas of our lives. These keys need to be used to unlock opportunity for God to work through us into these situations. If we are married, there should be a desire for us to first have a Godly marriage before we look to taking the Gospel out into the world. Family members are normally the next closest to us for opportunity of the Gospel. Our work places or daily lifestyles offer a great deal of openings for us to share God with others. Remember: we don’t have to be preachers or teachers – just be ourselves!
We can use the keys of the kingdom to open opportunities in every area of our lives. Some of these areas include:
In Marriage – for us and our partner
In Family – for our children and relatives
In Business – our colleagues, customers and suppliers.
However, in order to use the keys, we need a desire to do so. If we do not have a desire to do something, we won’t do it. Our actions are normally born out of desire. So the first key we need, is the key of desire. As with all spiritual keys, they are given to us by the Lord. So let’s start at the very beginning – asking God for a desire to have all the keys.
Let’s look at some more keys we can receive and use:
- Key 2. In Rom.6 – we see that Jesus buried our old nature – the one that causes us to miss the mark with Him. Therefore, we are no longer bound to that nature – an amazing revelation! (Rom.6:6)
- Key 3. Eph.1 and 2 – show us that after His death on the cross, Jesus was seated at the right hand of the Father, in heavenly places and we were seated with Him in heavenly places in Christ Jesus – past tense – another amazing revelation! (Eph.1:20 and 2:6)
But there’s more:
- Key 4. 1 Peter shares that we have an inheritance which is undefiled and pure, reserved in heaven for us – this is the most amazing revelation of all! (1 Peter 1:3-4).
And finally:
- Key 5. Eph.1 tells us we have present within us, the Holy Spirit – which is the guarantee of our inheritance to the Kingdom (Eph.1:14).
What more motivation do we need? Our permanent home is already waiting for us in heaven and so, while we spend time here on earth, we can focus on using these keys to open the doors of opportunity for the Kingdom of God to flow into all areas of our lives. Through Christ, we have keys to unlock doors in our lives for growing His Kingdom.
Let’s pray daily for sight and understanding of the keys to open the kingdom through our lives.
It was lovely to spend this time with you – thank you and be blessed until we meet again soon with the Master.