Kingdom Keys in the Resurrection

What does “I have given you the keys of the kingdom,” (Matthew 16: 19) indicate exactly?  I am still learning, as most of us are.  As I was focusing on the resurrection, I saw some keys in the resurrection story that I want to share. Here they are:

“On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb.”  (Luke 24: 1) They were preparing His body for burial.

• Be intentional about preparation for the Kingdom of God.

“They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  (Luke 24: 3)  

• The journey of seeking and finding may lead us to something far greater than what we could ever imagine, even the impossible.
• Don’t limit the Lord in our realm, for the impossible may happen.

“While they were wondering about this.”  (Luke 24: 4a)  

• Be open for God to wonder and amaze us.

“Suddenly, two men in clothes that gleamed like lighting, stood beside them.”  (Luke 24: 4b)

• The suddenly of God may surprise us.

“In their fright, the women bowed down with their faces to the ground.”  (Luke 24: 5a)  

• Yes, the awesome power of God produces childlike awe.

“Why do you look for the living among the dead?”  (Luke 24: 5b)  

• Look for those who are alive in the Spirit, not dead in a religion.

“He is not here; He has risen!”  (Luke 24: 6)  

• Be open to understanding that Jesus is not just in the “here and now,” but also in the future.  The place we think may be not here nor there.

“Then they remembered His words.”  (Luke 24: 8)  

• Part of remembering is acceptance, even when we don’t understand.

“When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the eleven and to all the others.”  (Luke 24: 8)  

• Go and tell and don’t worry if you’ll be received.

“But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense,” (Luke 24: 11)  

• We must believe even when others don’t.
• Just one may catch hold of what you’re saying.

“Peter, however got up and ran to the tomb.”  (Luke 24: 12)  

KINGDOM PRINCIPLE:  God opens up what He wants to open.  He is the open door.  

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About the Author

Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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