Press Into It Now

There is no free-fall to success, so resist and press into the kingdom now.

The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it (Luke 16:16 KJV)

We know that the kingdom of God is that place or realm where you are able to live in righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost by grace. The pursuit of the kingdom is an uphill adventure. You must be willing to endure and press on into this blessed realm of life here on earth and in the world to come.

One of the greatest enemies you will face in your pursuit of godliness are demons that steal the Word of God from your heart after it is proclaimed to you. We know from the parable of the sower that demons can steal the seed when they are sown (Luke 8:5-15¹)

Now if the kingdom is preached and every man presses into it, then you must not lose the Word when it is preached to you. You must press into the word when it is declared.

One of the greatest enemies we face in our quest to enter this kingdom is unclean spirits. These unclean spirits are Satan’s evil agents assigned to create doubt about the existence, purpose, and goodness of God concerning his creation. These unclean spirits hide behind causes and frustrate men everywhere in the pursuit of goodness and peace.

We understand that these unclean spirits are real, powerful, intelligent and crafty; but they can be resisted and cast out by those who know and believe the truth, humble themselves under God, and resolve to resist them in faith.

I exhort you to resist them steadfastly if you are really serious about enjoying a higher life in Christ. You know why? Unclean spirits, if left unrestrained, will destroy your life, manipulate you, weaken your ability to resist sin and evil, and destroy your possessions (Job 1:13-19²)

It’s time to resist! Arise and resist steadfastly. Press into the kingdom. You can press in by:

1. Believing the gospel:

Believe the good news when you hear it.

2. Energising your inner man:

You can energise your inner man by;

1. Continue steadfastly in fellowship and doctrine;
2. Pray without ceasing; sing and make melody in your heart;
3. Believe and confess the word of faith;
4. Break bread with joy;
5. Exercise yourself unto godliness

3. Living with contentment:

You can do this by;

1. Accept everyday as a gift from God;
2. Eat your bread and drink your wine with joy;
3. Groom with poise and integrity;
4. Live with your partner with joy; and
5. Work with might, ethics, wisdom and skill at what your hands have found to do.

Everyone is pressing into the kingdom and you also must press in and win.

I love you!

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Simpe Bediako

Snr Pastor | HighCity Church

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Referenced Scriptures

1. Luke 8:5-15 (KJV): A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. ↩︎
2. Job 1:13-19 (KJV): And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house: And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house: And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. ↩︎