The greatest nation on earth is the kingdom of God. It always has been and always will be great. Everyone is invited to become a citizen of this eternally great nation by fully surrendering their heart and life to the direct authority, Lordship, and Headship of King Jesus. Its patriots love their enemies, do good to those who hate them, bless those who curse them, and pray for those who mistreat them. (Luke 6:27-28)

The nation whose God is the Lord is called the kingdom of God. Its citizens are “from every nation, tribe, people and language.” (Revelation 7:9) God has rescued them from the dominion of darkness and brought “into the kingdom of the Son He loves.” (Colossians 1:13) They are empowered by the Holy Spirit to “say Jesus is Lord,” (1 Corinthians 12:3) and to demonstrate His power.” (1 Corinthians 2:4) They “worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” (Philippians 3:3 NKJ) They rely on the Lord as they “wait in hope,” for Him. (Psalm 33:20) They rejoice with “inexpressible and glorious joy.” (1 Peter 1:8)

When people gather to let Christ be the literal Head, Jesus takes the wheel and begins to steer the meeting by nudging and prompting people. That’s the setting where people can learn to hear and obey the risen King of Kings and to actually be the Spirit-led body of Christ.

Human nations rise and fall but the kingdom of God never needs to be made great again. It’s always great! “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.” (Psalm 145:3)

Jesus consistently proclaimed the kingdom of God. He once used the ancient Greek’s name for their town hall meeting (where any citizen present could speak up) to describe what He was building — “ekklesia.” However, over time the kingdom (direct government) of God was replaced by institutionalized church, formalized traditions, and religious programs.

If the kingdom of God isn’t the only ruler of your heart you’re trusting in the wrong nation. Jesus first! Refuse to live a life distracted by human kingdoms and earthly concerns. “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” (Matthew 6:33)

“If you have not chosen the kingdom of God, it will make in the end no difference what you have chosen instead.” –William Law