Matthew 11:12 has always been a rather fascinating verse for me! The KJV says this:
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. KJV
"Violence" is the Greek word "biazo", which means: to force, to crowd oneself into, to apply force. 'referring to those who make an effort to enter the kingdom in spite of violent opposition'! The Amplified Bible says it best!
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize—a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion].
My challenge to you is this: Let's commit, in 2018, to recognize and set aside anything and everything that would hinder us from operating with that same "ardent zeal and intense exertion"! God has already provided us with everything that we will ever need to walk free from the tricks, traps, schemes and strategies of the enemy. He has already provided us with everything that we will ever need to walk in prosperity, peace, welfare, health, wholeness, favor, success and the Anointing of God in any and every area of our lives! We MUST, however, desire to find out just what belongs to us as children of the Most High God, and then go after it with all that is within us! All the while remaining constant in presenting JESUS in all of His goodness and wonder to everyone we come in contact with ! It SOUNDS like a tall order, but HE has already equipped us for the task! Let's get to it and bring joy to HIM! Amen! Here is Hillsong with "No Reason To Hide":
Shalom in Him!
