Glory of God Will Fill the Earth

Habakkuk 2:13-15 (AMP)

13 “Is it not indeed from the Lord of hosts
That peoples labor [only] for the fire [that will destroy their work],

And nations grow weary for nothing [that is, things which have no lasting value]

14 “But [the time is coming when] the earth shall be filled
With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,

As the waters cover the sea.

Habakkuk 2:

14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.


Numbers 14:

19 Pardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.

20 And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word:

21 But as truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the Lord.

22 Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

23 Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it:

24 But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.

source: inspirably

It has to be understood by believers that when the scriptures talk about the glory of the Lord filling the earth, it's not talking about the general presence of God being everywhere, as that's simply the result of being spirit, meaning the anatomical makeup of God. That reflects part of who God is, but it's not what it means concerning the glory of filling the earth as mentioned above.

Habakkuk confirms this when it describes this phenomenon by saying a little differently: "...the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord." He adds the word knowledge.

That obviously means knowledge of people outside of God Himself. People will have a knowledge of the Lord, and that knowledge will fill the earth some day.

One last thing concerning that point, it's not talking about so-called Christian TV. I've heard some make that assertion in the past, but it's a nonsensical idea.

God isn't talking about people purveying information when He's talking about knowledge, He's talking about a people that have a knowledge of who He is and being obedient unto that knowledge. It's referring to a people that embody all that God is in corporate expression.

So what does this filling of the earth with the glory of God mean? The scriptures use Caleb as an example of the type of man that will represent that in the earth.

After God responds to Moses' plea to forgive the iniquity of the children of Israel by agreeing to do it, it's there that He reveals what is meant by the phrase.

God says He agrees to forgive them, but they can't enter into the promised land. Only a certain type of person can enter there. It's quite simple and easy to understand.

Caleb has another spirit with him, said God, adding that Caleb has followed the Lord "fully." That is the person that will be brought into all the promises of God, which will ultimately fill the earth because a growing number of people, by the grace of God, will also fully follow the Lord, which means they'll obey His commands and laws.

Possessing the land isn't just having a presence there, which is why the general presence of God isn't enough, as it relates to His purpose for creating mankind. God already had that before creation, it added nothing to Him to create, He already was all of Himself in His essence.

What possessing the land meant was there will be a people that respond in obedience to God and live their lives by following the Lord fully. That is how the knowledge of the Lord will fill the earth. It's through an obedient people who trust Him and act and live in accordance with that trust.

This is something very specific and not general. It's another way of saying we're to be conformed to the image of Christ. Even more, it's the totality of what is mentioned as God's eternal purpose in the letter of Paul to the Ephesians.

God's purpose from before creation was to create a people so they would bear His image and take dominion over the earth and subdue it. That included taking on His characteristics (not divinity) and managing the world and everything in it.

Again, this is the practical meaning of the glory of the Lord filling the earth. He has chosen mankind as the means to do so in order that His glory would be seen everywhere. This is the manifestation of the sons of God creation so eagerly waits for.

Man Taking Dominion is Image of God

Genesis 1

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.


Many times when reading this verse, and reading or listening to commentary on it, a major part of the teaching is missed because people tend to focus on verses 26 and 28, forgetting verse 27.

Why that's extremely important is verse 27 affirms what God is saying in that part of the image of God is to take dominion. So when verse 26 says "let them have dominion...," verse 27 is reinforcing the fact that dominion is a characteristic of God that man is to bear. Verse 26 starts with God saying to one another that they'll make man in His image, and then immediately goes into dominion.
 
Speaking of verse 28, it entails the entirety of the purpose of God and dominion, taking into account getting married, having children, and raising a family; subduing the earth, which is a reference to how God views our employment and calling; and finally, it talks of us having authority or taking dominion over all lower life forms on the earth, which includes everything outside of man, which is the highest being created that walks the earth, and for those that have faith in Jesus Christ, we're over the angels as well, who exist to serve the heirs of salvation.

My point is verse 26 starts off with the image of God in man and verse 28 finishes with the same. The focus in between is dominion and what it means from God's point of view. This is the image of God being referred to, and what was being described when talking about making man in "our" likeness.

Instead of it being ancillary to man, it's included as central in the thought of God when He was about to create man.

How this verse is usually understood is, God creates man in His image, and from there man is to have dominion over everything on the earth. It should be read that man is created in the image of God, with having dominion being at the center of that image. Included of course are the characteristics of God, but having dominion is an extension of those characteristics spread across the earth.

This is what it means when we're told the glory of the Lord will fill the earth. It's not talking about a general presence of God, which has always been there from creation, it's talking about the glory of the Lord revealed in His people. That means being like Him in all aspects, with the centerpiece being that spreading across all of the earth to His glory.

God's Kingdom at the Local Level

One of the major problems Christians have concerning what appears to be an advance of evil that can't be stopped, is the tendency to focus on the international or national levels, rather than the local level.

When looking at what is happening around the world, it gives a sense it is what is happening right in our neighborhoods or cities. That's partly because of the communication age we live in, where geography and time have been compressed to the place it creates the sense of nearness and immediacy, even though that may be far from the reality.

That's important to understand because it can create the illusion of overwhelming victor for evil, when the outcome of the battle is far from being determined. And as to the overall war, Christians know the victory of God has already been declared.

As a matter of fact, the victory of God has already been established in the person of Jesus Christ when He died, was buried, and resurrected from the dead. From there He went to sit at the right hand of the Father until His enemies would be made a footstool for His feet.

Heaven rules, and Jesus Christ is the ruler in heaven, and the ruler from heaven, who now dwells within His people. He will make His enemies a footstool for His feet through His people whom He has called to Himself.

Back to the local focus. While the general and major victory has already been won by the blow Jesus delivered a Calvary, it is gradually being worked out on this earth.

This is why we need to center our attention and work on and at the local level. We can easily be discouraged and defeated by the forces of evil when we look how they are glorified by the media; meaning the reporting is primarily concerned with some type of evil or tragedy that has destroyed the lives of people. Most of the time there is no redemption associated with it, and just a feeling of loss and despair.

This is reduced when we look at ways to have an impact on the lives of people we touch in our neighborhoods and cities, rather than competing at levels we are intimidated and clueless how to engage when dealing with that type of power. It's limited power, and nothing compared to the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, who has in fact received authority and power. With most people a national or international venue and ministry is beyond their calling. 

Even those that do have some influence will find that far more leveraged when imparting what God has given them to those that can work within their communities.

The point is we must learn to ignore most of what we hear and see with the various media outlets, and work at the local level to make meaningful change there.

Once true Christians start to do that at meaningful levels, we'll see things change, over time, around the world, because what is being done locally will spread throughout the earth.

Our job is to make sure we see the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ is growing and spreading across our local community.

Ruling Self is Key to God's Kingdom on Earth

Proverbs 16:32

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.


There is a Biblical balance between the revelation God gives concerning His overall purpose, and the daily, practical applications that build that kingdom from within to without.

As the scripture above clearly states, he who rules his spirit is better than he that takes a city. Why? Because those who live and operate under self control, can rule anything and any situation.

It also refers to the need to take charge of the things in our own lives first before we are able to effectively take charge of larger things. That's why we're encouraged to not to despise the days of small things (Zechariah 4:10).

God's kingdom on the earth is a very practical kingdom. We sometimes lose sight of that fact because of the awesome way the Holy Scriptures talk about the kingdom, using majestic imagery and the language of victory of King Jesus.

For that reason we can get lost in our imaginations when dwelling upon that descriptive language, failing to understand it all leads to us responding in a very practical way.

All of that is associated with self-discipline, aided by the Holy Spirit who dwells within and empowers us.

That's why when elders and deacons were described as to the required attributes, those attributes were very practical and specific.

They were men of self-discipline and self-control, who ruled their own houses well and were blameless. They ruled their spirits, and thus were able to rule their own house, then were able to help take care of the Church of Jesus Christ.

This is the standard all believers are held to, no matter what their calling in life is. I don't mean by that everyone must be married. I mean we're all called to be people in control of ourselves.

Over time that can be enlarged to any area of life God may want us to engage in, which will built on solid ground, because we are grounded in self-control and discipline.

So we can completely be inspired by the vision of God for His people in this age, but we must understand it needs to move from vision to reality. Only those under the discipline of the Holy Spirit will produce fruit that will have an impact on this world, and those works will also follow us into eternity and be rewarded.

What Will Jesus' New World Order Look Like?

It's difficult to communicate with followers of Jesus Christ concerning His ruling and reigning on the earth in this age. The problem tends to be people thinking it means taking over the existing government and forcing people to obey. That isn't it at all.

What Jesus has always had in mind is a people that walk in obedience to Him with the help of the Holy Spirit; meaning, a people that are self-disciplined. From there, as we are commanded by Jesus in what is called "The Great Commission," we are to teach nations to observe all that He has commanded. That includes of course all of the revelation in the Holy Scriptures.

We're not talking about an ecclesiocracy, as misguided Catholics attempted to impose, with clergy leading everything - including civil government. There are different spheres of dominion, including the family, church and civil government. Each operates separate from one another, although in the kingdom of God, they have an influence upon each other.

So the idea of separate of church and state isn't Biblical, if it is meant by that the state is to be separated from the commands of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Scriptures. Whether the church, family or state, all must bow down before the Lord Jesus Christ.

The New World Order of Jesus will be one that comes about from the moving of the Holy Spirit within the hearts and minds of people, and ordered by the revelation of Jesus Christ within the Holy Scriptures. In other words, what God has always had in mind before the foundation of the world: a people representative of and obedient to Him.

We are a people called to take responsibility. First for our own lives, and than those whom God has called us to serve. Within those parameters, we can search out the Scriptures and find insight into how we can do the will of God in every area of life. That's the new creation. That's what God intended from before the foundation of the world.

How to Win the Battle for Planet Earth

One of the major problems faced by Christians is their being fed the line so much that Jesus is going to return
soon (including specific dates and seasons packaged between the pages of silly and false books).

Now many Christians are reaping the sowing of the sad results of that wrongheaded idea, and are finding themselves unable to cope in this world, let along subdue the earth as we were commanded by the Lord to Adam and Eve.

The good news is Jesus still holds to the Biblical thought that He will sit at the right hand of the Father until His enemies are made a footstool for His feet. We need to embrace that and start working in the promise of victory, as His enemies in this world are surely not a footstool for His feet yet, so He will remain in heaven beside His Father until that is made a realty.

What that implies is we are the agents of that victory, and with the help of the Holy Spirit under the guidelines, laws and commands of the Holy Scriptures, we will secure this earth for the Lord.

Having said that, it must be understood that it could take centuries to do so, or even longer. Jesus isn't going to return because times are getting tough. Rather, He is sifting through the chaff and exposing them to His people in order to get rid of them and not cooperate in any way with their sinful teachings, and in some cases - practices.

The obvious question is this: What do we do? The answer is easy: whatever we are able to do that no one else can do. By that I don't mean if someone is feeding the poor, for example, in your neighborhood or small town, you aren't to participate in that and offer your services. It means we are to identify what our calling is, and faithfully search it out and get excellent in it as we serve.

Since we aren't used to thinking of ruling and reigning in this life, it can be hard to rearrange our thinking. Consequently, at first it may seem difficult to figure out what it is we're to be involved in or pursue.

That's also not too difficult when you dwell upon the idea. Just contemplate life in general, and look at all the different parts of life one can serve in.

We already are doing so in the battle against abortion and homosexuality, but there are many more that need to be under the influence of Christ.

For example, there are the arts and all that is included in them. You could write in a variety of ways, paint, sculpt, and once proficient at them, start to exercise influence by serving others with similar interests.

That's the key by the way. This isn't talking about bossing or ordering people around, but earning an audience with others by faithful and sacrificial service. That's what opens the door for people to listen to what you have to say and be influenced by who you are in Christ.

Going back to the arts, think of writing. There is poetry, short stories, non-fiction, fiction, and an endless number of topics to choose from. Again, the point is to show you there are so many aspects of life that need the influence and rule of Jesus Christ, and until we take those steps, the world will continue to go on as it is, and only get worse. That won't be good for us, our children, or our grandchildren.

What are some other areas to get involved in? There is science, mechanics, family, raising children, taking care of the elderly, euthanasia, faithfulness, entertainment, education, and a plethora of other areas.  Not only that, but within each of these segments of life dozens, if not hundreds of other related topics could be investigated. What we need to do is understand this all comes from service leading to the rule of Jesus Christ permeating the earth.

We don't want to do what believers did back in the time of Constantine when he ruled Rome. They took upon themselves to eventually take over the sick empire and rule it in the form of an ecclesiocracy (the church ruling everything). I don't mean the fictitious separation of church and state, as the people of God are to be salt and light to government as well as all other areas.

Rather, there are different types of institutions, with the primary and most important being government, the church, and the family. Each has its sphere of influence, and each should take its proper role and place in the world. The church is in the teaching role of guiding individuals, government and families in what God has to say about their respective responsibilities.

We aren't trying to take over the world. Who wants to take over death and evil? We are working toward self-government and service, which in all areas of life, will eventually turn the earth into a place obedient unto Christ. It won't become fully obedient, but there will be an overall move in that direction.

This is what it means in the Great Commission, where the disciples were told to teach the nations to do whatever Jesus had commanded them to do, which of course is a reference to the entirety of the Bible.

So be encouraged and don't lose heart. Seek God and the scriptures out, find out what you're called to do, and spend your life serving in that capacity. That is what will bring the kingdom of God to earth, as Jesus taught us to pray, when saying we should pray for His kingdom to come and will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let's pray that prayer, and cooperate with the Lord Jesus Christ to take our part in bringing it to fulfillment.

God's Kingdom and Dominion Through Service

Mark 10:42-45 (KJV)

42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.


There is a lot of misunderstanding of what God's kingdom in this earth means, and the implications of dominion.

Jesus was very clear about this. We aren't to seek to lord it over other people, but to serve them. Service opens the door to teach the truths of God to people.

Greatness in the kingdom comes from service, not from exercising authority over everybody else.

That doesn't mean there isn't any authority, as there is a need for justice, discipline and reproofs of instruction in order to maintain a godly order in society. And of course justice, discipline and instruction are to be based upon the Holy Scriptures.

How service works is people who are the recipients of various services start to trust us, and that opens the door to taking dominion, as it is done through interaction and exchange with people that is desired and participated in willingly, not forced upon them.

Step by step (Is. 28:9-11) we are to live and teach the kingdom, under the parameters of service. That is the way God will spread His kingdom and take dominion over the earth.

If it's not done that way, than what will arise is people that eventually become dictators, who don't patiently teach people the ways of God, but simply force them through pressure or law to obey.

Obedience is necessary, but it has to be done in the right heart and attitude. If not, obedience will only be temporary. Time after time throughout the Scriptures God rebuked His people for hardness of heart. The result of that hardness of heart was disobedience.

The point is service helps to soften up the heart and prepares the ground to have the Word of God sown in it. Good ground, as Mark 4 states, allows the perfect seed of the Word to grow in it. That growth is what dominion is all about.

Key to Jesus' Kingdom on Earth is Service

Mark 10:

42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.

45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.


This is where Jesus responded to the request of James and John to sit on the right and left hand of Jesus in His glory. The above Scripture is His response to them.

Jesus revealed that His kingdom and authority was the opposite of that of the Gentiles, where rulers exercised authority from the top down. It wasn't so in His kingdom. Jesus, pointing to Himself as the perfect example, proclaimed that even He didn't come to be served, but to serve.

Those who would have the greatest impact on earth are those that serve. Not only that, but serve in a way that we are to lay our lives down for those we serve, as Jesus did.

That doesn't necessarily mean losing our physical lives through martyrdom (although it could), rather, it means we are to pour ourselves out in service to people. That selfless service will elevate us in the eyes of those we serve, which will bring about their giving us a say in their lives.

God's kingdom is built that way. Service opens doors to sharing not only the salvation of Jesus Christ through the Gospel, but also to showing people how they can rule in reign in this world through Jesus Christ, in every area of life, which is to come under the rule of the Son of God. In this world, this is accomplished through His obedient people.

If you want to truly make a difference in this world for Christ, and be a part of the kingdom of God and will of God coming to this earth, it all starts with service, and expands out to there within the parameters of what Jesus Christ has called us to do.

Jesus: My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

John 18:33-37

³³ Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?
³⁴ Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
³⁵ Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own nation and the chief priests have delivered thee unto me: what hast thou done?
³⁶ Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
³⁷ Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.


This portion of scripture is among the most misunderstood in the Bible, as most believers take it to mean the world was not of interest to Jesus in regard to His ruling and reigning on it before the resurrection.

But when you look  the context, what Jesus was saying in verse 36 was in response to Pilate being puzzled as to why, if He were a king, He was standing before him individually without forces to back Him up. What He was obviously saying was the source of His kingdom wasn't of this world; it was from another realm and was something completely different from the kingdoms of this world. 

Jesus didn't come to fight to sit on top of the kingdoms of the world, as some think will happen after the resurrection. He came to replace the world governments with His own; meaning, they are called to submit to His rule now. Governments are called to operate in line with His law and commands, not natural law theory or laws based upon false gods. 

When you look at Jesus' response in verse 36, it makes little sense when considering what Pilate had just asked Him concerning what He had done. He saw what it was that troubled Pilate, and explained that, rather than answer the question concerning the reason He had been brought before Pilate. 

He was saying if His purpose was to conquer the kingdoms of the world by taking authority over them as they were, He could easily do that. That wasn't His purpose. His purpose is to permeate the world with His person and word, to the end of having it conform to His image. He has no interest in ruling corrupt kingdoms; He is remaking those that are willing to submit unto His rule now. That's why He referred to the source of His kingdom.

In that context it's easier to understand the importance and length, height and depth of the Great Commission (Mt. 28:20). We are called to teach the nations to submit to or observe, everything Jesus taught in His Word. That includes all areas of life, not just the church in the limited capacity people think of it as. 

No. The kingdom of Jesus isn't from this world, it far surpasses this world, and is completely different from it. It is an expression of who Jesus Christ is Himself, and that is what is meant to migrate from heaven to earth, as we're taught to pray to happen - "thy kingdom come they  will be done on earth as it is in heaven." (Mt. 6:10)

Jesus rules and reigns in heaven, and that is what is being worked out on the earth. His servants not fighting on behalf of Jesus wasn't a reference to abandoning the earth, it was a reference to His not fighting to take charge of the corrupted nations that now inhabited it. They weren't worth fighting for in order to stand on the top of them as King. He has something more comprehensive and important in mind, which was to fill the earth with His glory by converting people and by extension nations, to His will and kingdom. 

Again, He is birthing His kingdom among the kingdoms of this world, in order to transform them into His likeness, which means over time they will submit to His comprehensive rule. This of course goes beyond governing nations, but having all areas of life being governed by the written and living Word of God. That's our heritage. That's the great privilege we've been given to participate in.

Jesus will sit at the right hand of the Father until His enemies become His footstool. (Mark 12:36). He won't return until that becomes a reality on this earth. Let us submit individually and as churches, and then focus on our specific localities in teaching those we are in contact with and have an influence with, the commands and ways of Jesus Christ.

Thy Kingdom Come, They Will Be Done ...

Throughout the years of interacting with, reading, and listening to an uncountable number of Christians, it has astounded me they, for the most part, aren't aware of the comprehensive call believers have in this world.

It is probably stated simply and best in response to the disciples' request for Jesus to teach them how to pray. I want to focus on the portion where He told us to pray, 'Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven' (Mt. 6:10). It can't get any clearer than that. We are to pray that the same way the will of God and kingdom of God are expressed in heaven, is to be the same way they are expressed on the earth.

That means all areas of life in this world are to come under the dominion of Jesus Christ. There is nothing that will be left untouched by the great Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As the Great Commission states (Mt: 18-20):

¹⁸ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Again, this is a comprehensive command from Jesus. It begins with the fact that all power was given to Him in heaven and earth, an obvious reference coinciding with our being told to pray for His will to be done and His kingdom to come on earth as in heaven. We can do it because Jesus in fact has all power in heaven and earth. There is none He doesn't have. And He shares that authority with His people to accomplish His will of taking dominion over the earth, which was commanded to the first human beings - Adam and Eve. 

What are we praying for when we pray the prayer Jesus taught us? We're praying that every area of life on this earth is permeated with the person of Jesus Christ; that all things in the Holy Scriptures are obeyed and adopted as how we are to live life on this earth. 

It of course demands responsibility. But this is one of the reasons He sent the Holy Spirit, in order to help us to accomplish our God-given tasks. 

We must learn to broaden our view of what Jesus was communicating to us. He does expect to come back to a world that has responded to His call and requirements. He will come back to a world that is full of the presence of God, in that people everywhere will have adopted His commands as their way of life. 

There is nothing that can stop this from happening. We must take up this banner and march forward, knowing that He has promised us victory.

The Lord's House Will Rule the World - In This Life

^{Isaiah 2: (KJV)
 
2} And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
³ And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
⁴ And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
⁵ O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Micah 4 (KJV)

4 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.

² And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
³ And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.


Most Christians reading this assume it talks of a period of time after the resurrection of the saints. That's simply not true. 

When you do a study of the last days, it's a reference to when Christ was on the earth (Heb. 1:2) and right after He went back to heaven, on the day of Pentecost when the Spirit was sent (Acts 2:17). That's the definition of last days, and that's what the scriptures above refer to went mentioning what will happen in the last days, which we are already in.

This obviously isn't referring to a time when Jesus will allegedly come to earth and rule from a centralized throne in Jerusalem. That would contradict His plan of the Gospel being spread through all the earth. What it means is Jerusalem will be represented locally by all believers in a specific locale, and the people in those regions will come to those for the word of the Lord and His law. 

In other words, Jerusalem in what it represents, will be expressed locally, and all of those seeking God will go to the local church to receive instruction. It also points to the followers of Jesus Christ living in consistent obedience and having been conformed to the image of Jesus. This is what will attract those seeking a similar way of living and life.

There is a great victory ahead of us, as we live and operate under the victory Jesus Christ already won. We are to apply God's word and law to all situations in life, as we obey them ourselves. That will gradually, consistently and persistently grow over time, until the entire earth is filled with the glory of the Lord (Numbers 14:21, Habakkuk 2:14); which is a reference to His people living in obedience to Him, not His general presence being in the earth. His general presence has always been there since creation. The glory of the Lord, in this case, is a reference to Him being glorified in a people who represent who He is, and are a city that lights up the entire world.

That's why in the last days, which we're already living in, the nations will flow to the people of God to learn His ways. They will be attracted by the light and victorious life they're living in. 

As the Scriptures teach, the house of the Lord will be established. Our job is to walk in obedience to God and love Him will all our hearts, and our neighbors as ourselves. That is the basic framework that all of the commands of God are based upon, which we are to learn and obey.

This is Jesus' New World Order.

Reason Behind Jesus' New World Order

I've noticed a lot of believers have either become increasingly fearful of the various things we read about in the media, as reports at times can give the impression our sovereign Lord, Jesus Christ, is somehow not able to change the course of history and turn things around.

The truth is He in fact has already done that, with one of the many scriptures mentioning that fact being in Mark 4, where Jesus talks to us about the kingdom through a parable, referring to the kingdom of God growing through history, based upon those that have open hearts to receive His word and obey it.

He also talks about the wheat and tares growing together; representing the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan. Tares look similar to wheat until they mature and are seen to be very different. The point is we tend to look only at the reporting of the tares and how they seem to dominate the world, even as numerous aspects of the kingdom of God are growing around the world.

This blog exists to explore these many areas of the kingdom of God expanding, while exposing the tares, who at this time are trying to position themselves as believers; being a Trojan horse infiltrating the people of God in order to undermine them and turn them to their evil ways.

We'll look at a lot of ways that those professing to be Christians are attempting to confuse the unlearned in order to get them to believe that is the way of Jesus Christ, when in fact it's the exact opposite.

So while looking at the tares and the evil of the kingdom of Satan, we'll provide a very positive view of what is really happening in the world, and the way the kingdom of God is truly making great strides in the world, even while the media attempts to give the impression it is going down in defeat in the face of humanism, post-modernism, feminism, socialism, even while they attempt to retain control of important areas of life like government, education, family and media.

That is rapidly changing as believers respond to their God-given command to subdue the earth. We are not at the end of all things, we're really at the beginning of a move by God to spread the knowledge of Himself around the world through His representatives.

Since it's impossible for His Word to return void, we can have confidence in the fact that He will respond to our prayer of His kingdom coming to this earth in the same way it is expressed in heaven.

So don't be discouraged or in despair, there are a lot more victories than we are being told, and they're only going to increase as our enemies over reach and try to force their evil on the world and God's people.

As I'll show you, God has already started to do many things to counter this dark flood spreading across the world, by raising up a standard against him. We'll look at the confirmation of that in the scriptures, as well as look at numerous things happening around the world initiated by the followers of Jesus Christ.

While the attempt by elites to launch a New World Order gets a lot of attention, I'm not concerned about it, as Jesus Christ launched His own New World Order about 2000 years ago, and that will continue to grow, expand, and be victorious as we grow closer to the end of this dispensation.