A KINGDOM WITHOUT WALLS

 Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi 
Zech 2:4 NIV  “and said to him: "Run, tell that young man, 'Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of men and livestock in it”
      The prophet Zechariah’s prophesy spoke of the growth of Christ’s kingdom through a very unusual manner. The scriptures says “Jerusalem will be a city without walls “ the word Jerusalem refers to the church of Christ, Heb 12:22-24 NKJV says  “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, to an innumerable company of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,  to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel. “   it is described as a city (a place of excellence) and the phrase ‘without walls ‘ is the Hebrew word ‘perazah’ which means an open country , it’s from a root word ‘paraz’ which means' to separate' .
       From this meaning, we can deduce that the growth of Jesus’ kingdom shall be by a divinely orchestrated process of separation of the brethren from each other ;this was first recorded  in the early church in Antioch ; the Holy Spirit instructed the elders in  Acts 13:2 NIV to “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” A few chapters later , there was a separation between Paul and Barnabas Acts 15:36-41NLT “After some time Paul said to Barnabas, "Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing."  Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.  But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work.  Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus.  Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord's gracious care.  Then he traveled throughout Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches there.” 
     Ironically, God’s strategy to strengthen the church is through painful separations. This process has been ongoing for over a thousand years, every now and then a new church springs up as a result of this , contrary to predictions of the gradual collapse of the church the contrary is the case . Jesus said I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail over it. Nobody can lay claim to any church member neither can they be confound to one location. The walls of religion and traditional dogma are being demolished as prophesied by prophet Daniel  in Dan 2:44 NKJV “And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever”  and Isa 9:7 NKJV says “ Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,” the world’s politics is being be altered to favour those driven God’s kingdom advancement agenda that all men may flow into Christ's kingdom (Isa.2:2) Angels have been assigned to preach in areas where missionaries are not permitted to preach -Rev.14:6 (there is an increase sighting of Christ's angels in the middle east and Asia  ). 
      Christ’s kingdom will keep on spreading until Ps 22:27-28 “ The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.  For royal power belongs to the Lord. He rules all the nations.” God is in control of global affairs and desires that His children have a global perspective in their dealings;you are anointed for global impact and your increase is unstoppable Isa 60:22 “The smallest family will become a thousand people, and the tiniest group will become a mighty nation. At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen."  
Prayer : Heavenly Father, forgive me of my sins , I believe Jesus died and was raised again for my salvation I  receive Him as lord and savior and declare I am anointed for global influence Prayer/counseling +2348098536911,+2348035536911 email:michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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