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Receiving the Kingdom like a child | Luke 18 reminds us that salvation is not earned by status, wealth, or religion, but received through simple trust in Christ.
‘People were also bringing babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, ‘Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.’’ (Luke 18.15-17, NIV.)
In Luke 18, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must be received with the simplicity and trust of a child. This is not about age, but about the posture of the heart. The Gospel is not complicated religious rules which must be followed; it is faith expressed as humble dependence on God.
Jesus then speaks with a ruler who asks, “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” His question reveals something important: eternal life is not something we can purchase, earn, or secure through good works. It is an inheritance made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
When Jesus says, “None is good, save one, that is, God,” He exposes the need we all share for forgiveness and salvation. The ruler had kept the commandments from his youth, yet Jesus identified the one thing still holding him back: his attachment to wealth.
The issue was not simply money, but surrender. Jesus invited him to give to the poor, treasure heaven, and follow Him. The ruler went away sorrowful because what he possessed had quietly become what possessed him, (verse 23).
Jesus’ words about the camel and the needle’s eye (verse 24) show how impossible salvation is in human strength. But He also gives the answer: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.” Salvation is God’s work from beginning to end.
Those who follow Christ may leave things behind, but what they receive is far greater: forgiveness now, God’s provision in this life, and everlasting life in the world to come, (verse 29-30).
Jesus then points His disciples toward Jerusalem, where He would suffer, die, and rise again. They did not yet understand, but His death would open the way into the kingdom.
The question remains for us today: are we willing to let go of what holds us back and receive eternal life with simple, childlike trust? (verses 31-24.)
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“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” (Matthew 7.24.)
I have built my life upon the Rock, which is Jesus Christ. I do not follow personalities or preachers; my desire is to know Christ. When I have faced the storms of life – through imprisonment and cancer – I have called upon God.
When I had throat cancer, I prayed, “If You want me to leave everything and become a full-time missionary and evangelist, I need a miracle!” That night, God healed me. I left behind my pastor’s salary and devoted myself fully to smuggling Bibles into Communist Europe. Later, by faith, I built the house where I still live today.
At that time, seven houses were built along the same hillside road. Of those seven, mine is the only one that has not suffered from subsidence. Why? Because it was built on solid foundations.
It is the same with our lives. We must build upon the solid foundation of Jesus Christ. When the storms come – and they will come – those who are built upon Him will not be shaken. But those who build on anything else will eventually fall.
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Throughout Matthew 9, those who came to Jesus recognised who He truly was. The ruler, the woman with the issue of blood, and the two blind men all recognised Him as the Messiah and placed their confidence in Him.
Their example speaks to us today. Recognise who Jesus is, come to Him, and reach out to Him by faith. He will never reject those who come to Him. Religion cannot forgive sins or heal the sick, but Jesus can. The question for each of us is this: Is your faith strong enough to come and touch Him? If you come to Him in faith, God will answer you.
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In John 9, Jesus saw a man who had been blind from birth. His disciples asked, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” But how could he have sinned before he was even born?
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.”
Over the years, I have witnessed many miracles. Jesus is still the Healer today. I never want people to look at me – I want them to look to Him. While there are times when sickness can be connected to sin, as the Apostle Paul warns in Corinthians about examining ourselves before taking communion, not every illness has that cause. In this man's case, Jesus made it clear that his blindness was an opportunity for God's glory to be revealed.
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Jesus saw a man who had been blind from birth, and His disciples asked, “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” It's an astonishing question – how could a man have sinned before he was even born?
Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God might be revealed in him.” Over the years, I’ve witnessed tens of thousands of miracles. Jesus is still the Healer. I never want people to look at me – they must look to Him. While there are times when sickness can be connected to sin, that is not always the case. The Apostle Paul tells believers to examine themselves before taking communion, warning that receiving it in an unworthy manner can result in weakness and sickness.
The miracles of Jesus were never ends in themselves; they revealed who He is. As Scripture says, He was “a Man approved by God through signs and wonders.”
Jesus spat on the ground, made mud with the saliva, spread it on the blind man’s eyes, and told him, “Go, wash.” The man obeyed, and immediately his sight was restored.

I am looking for revival, for the Fire of the Holy Spirit, for the Power of God. Fire is mentioned many times throughout the Bible. Around 90 references to fire are directly linked to God, and on 11 occasions God answered by fire. Even at 94 years of age, I am still seeking more Fire, more Power, and a deeper experience of God.
The promise given to us is the Holy Spirit and fire. In Acts 2, fire actually appeared, yet many in the Church today do not seem to recognise the need for the Fire of God.
When I was 14 years old and seeking the Holy Spirit, I never felt that those praying for me had the Fire. I was searching for something they themselves did not possess. I wanted what the first disciples had.
Then, when the Holy Spirit came upon me, I felt and saw something extraordinary. I received what I had been seeking – a powerful experience of the Fire of God.
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Our God is about to do great things! Biblically, God’s power never diminishes – for those of us seeking Him, it’s as if His power actually increases, as we seek Him more and more. 
In a time of national calamity, Joel 2.21, 23 declares: “Do not be afraid, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord has done great things... Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for He has given you the autumn rains because He is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.”
Having spent many years traveling in Israel, I understand the significance of these rains. The former rain comes when the seed is planted; the latter rain arrives just before the harvest and is greater than the first. That is why I believe we are living in a new Day of Pentecost – a time of harvest. The Church was born on the Day of Pentecost in fire, and before Jesus returns, I believe we will experience an even greater baptism of fire and power.
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Throughout the Bible, prophets, priests, and apostles were driven by a divine purpose. They were people of vision. Vision gives direction, purpose, and perseverance in all that we do. Scripture says, “Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it’” (Isaiah 30.21).
What God has spoken to me has directed my entire life. He has always given me His timing – revealing things that could only be accomplished at a specific moment in His plan.
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In Mark 10.23–31, Jesus teaches that wealth, status, and personal achievements cannot secure salvation. Using the illustration of a camel passing through the eye of a needle, He shows that entering God's Kingdom is impossible through human effort alone. When the disciples ask, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus answers with hope: "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."
This passage reminds us that salvation comes through humility, faith, and complete dependence upon God. Like Peter and the disciples, we are called to leave everything behind to follow Christ, trusting that any sacrifice made for the Gospel will be rewarded both now and in eternity.
Jesus then reveals that the way of salvation is through His coming death and resurrection, yet the disciples still seek positions of honour. In contrast, blind Bartimaeus approaches Jesus with humility and receives mercy. The message is clear: greatness in God's Kingdom belongs not to those seeking status, but to those who faithfully serve, suffer, and follow Christ.
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'On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.
'Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralysed or lame were healed. So there was great joy in that city.
'When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. When they arrived, they prayed for the new believers there that they might receive the Holy Spirit, because the Holy Spirit had not yet come on any of them; they had simply been baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit,' (Acts 8.1-8, 14-17).
I want to highlight verses 14-17. When the Apostles heard that the people in Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John; they prayed with the new converts so that they would receive the Holy Spirit. - We have the same issue today, how many are converted and baptised in water, yet have not received the Holy Spirit. Jesus emphasised in Acts 1.8, 'Wait in Jerusalem until you have received the Holy Spirit.' It is the Holy Spirit who empowers the life of the believer; He brings revelation and understanding of the Word of God. All my life, I have wanted the same Holy Ghost empowerment that the early apostles had, I want a baptism of Fire, so that I can see the signs and wonders which Jesus commission us to do. But once we have received the Holy Spirit, the instruction of God is to not let the Fire go out! (Leviticus 6.) Where is the Fire in the Church? 
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