HAPPY & BLESSED May Ladies! This is the month of new life: baby birds chirping, flowers blooming, green grass growing, and hopefully for you, a fresh stirring in your spirit for more of God!! It's also the month to celebrate mothers. So, for those who are moms in the natural and/or spiritual – Happy Mother's Day!!
So, let me ask you a question… Where do you live? I realize that’s a simple question, but I want you to stop and think about your answer for a moment. Your immediate response might be to name a country or a city.
But if you’re a believer, you need to think more deeply than that. You need to become aware of the fact that although you are in this world, you do not belong to this natural world’s order. You are a citizen of heaven. You are, even here and now, privileged to live in that kingdom.
That statement might startle many Christians. Religion has taught them that they won’t reach God’s kingdom until they die and go to heaven. But the Bible says we’ve already made the transfer. It says, “[The Father] has delivered and drawn us to Himself out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13, AMPC).
Because God dwells in us and among us, His kingdom is present with us right now. Jesus said it this way: “The kingdom of God does not come with signs to be observed or with visible display. Nor will people say, Look! Here [it is]! or, See, [it is] there! For behold, the kingdom of God is within you [in your hearts] and among you [surrounding you]” (Luke 17:20-21, AMPC).
Certainly we will go on to the place called heaven when our bodies die or when Jesus catches us away. And that’s great, because heaven is a wonderful place! It’s the headquarters of this great kingdom. But, thank God, since we’re already citizens of the kingdom now, we can enjoy many of the benefits of heaven right here on earth.
We can live our lives in love, peace, joy, prosperity, health and victory. We can also bring those kingdom blessings to others who are still under the dominion of darkness.
“If Christians can do that,” you may ask, “why don’t they?”
Mostly it’s because they haven’t been very aware of the kingdom of God. They have been so absorbed in the kingdom of this world— the world that they can see and touch— they haven’t given much thought to God’s kingdom. They’re so caught up in the busyness of this natural world and its demands, so familiar with its way of operating, that they’re practically strangers to the operations of the kingdom of God.
But we can change that, in the Name of Jesus! We can obey the instruction of the Apostle Paul who wrote: “Aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ [the Anointed One] is, seated at the right hand of God. And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth” (Colossians 3:1-2, AMPC).
By studying and meditating on what the Word has to say about the kingdom of God, we can become more and more kingdom-of God minded. There is so much information in the Word about the kingdom of God. So, I challenge you to take up this study on your own from here. Get out your concordance and look up all the references to the kingdom of God or the kingdom of heaven. I believe the New Testament uses them interchangeably. Let the reality of that kingdom get down in your heart so that you are aware of it every day.
I love you!
Pastor Cathy
Upcoming Radiant Meetings & Events!
Join us for a powerful evening as our very own Women’s Minister, Ogo Ekweozor-Holley, brings a timely and anointed message titled “Living in the God Dimension.” Ogo will share practical keys for walking in supernatural peace, purpose, and victory in your everyday life.
This message will empower you to fully embrace your championship season—equipping you to thrive in your personal life, business, family, relationships, and calling. You’ll be inspired to step into new realms of faith and rest, embracing everything God has prepared for you in this time.
✨ Expect a night of clarity, refreshing, and purpose you’ll carry long after the evening ends. Bring your journal, invite a friend, and come ready to receive!
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
(Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for food and fellowship. Food service ends promptly at 6:50 p.m.)
📍 Location: Headquarters Dining Room, EMIC
👶 Children’s Ministry available for Birth–5th Grade (light refreshments provided)
🍽️ Food served: 6:15–6:50 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner Menu:
– Grilled Chicken with Caesar Salad and Mini Cupcake
👧 Kids Menu:
– Mac & Cheese with applesauce (for tots)
– Mac & Cheese with apple slices (for older kids)
✅ Registration is FREE but required. Reserve your spot at Radiant
For information on any of our groups, email women@emic.org. Also, if you are ever in need of prayer, please call our prayer line at 877-281-6297. Or, if you need pastoral counseling, call the church office at 817-252-2900 to schedule a time to meet with me.
