Access to The Kingdom

Luke 17:21 (NLT)

“You won’t be able to say, ‘Here it is!’ or ‘It’s over there!’ For the Kingdom of God is already among you.”

Good morning My Ekklesia Family

Access to the Kingdom – A Devotional and Exegesis of Luke 17:21

Many search for the Kingdom of God in grand signs, religious rituals, or distant places. Some chase revivals or sacred spaces hoping to find God. But Jesus corrected the Pharisees’ assumptions—declaring that the Kingdom isn’t found by observation. Imagine someone standing next to a light switch asking for light, not realizing it's already on.

In Luke 17:20-21, Jesus responds to a question about when the Kingdom of God would come. His answer reorients their expectations from an external to an internal reality. The Greek word “entos” translated “among” or “within” can mean either “in your midst” or “within you.” Jesus, the King, was standing right before them—so the Kingdom was present because where the King is, the Kingdom reigns.

Jesus wasn't describing a geographic location, but a spiritual reality that begins in the heart of every believer. The Kingdom is not coming with signs to be observed—it is a transforming presence of God within and among His people.

You don’t have to search far to find God’s rule. It’s not just in buildings, rituals, or miracles—it’s in your obedience, love, surrender, and trust.

The Kingdom is accessed by faith and surrender. When we yield to Christ’s authority and walk in His Spirit, we live as citizens of His Kingdom now.

It’s not about location, it’s about transformation. The Kingdom manifests wherever lives are being renewed by the love, power, and purpose of God.

Abba Father,

Thank You for revealing that Your Kingdom is not far, but near. Not distant, but dwelling within. Help me to live under Your rule every day—not looking around for signs but looking within for surrender. Reign in my thoughts, decisions, and relationships. Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in me, as it is in Heaven.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have you acknowledged the King? The Kingdom of God begins when you make room for Jesus to reign in your life. He’s not far from you—He’s here. Say yes to Him today. Begin your walk as a Kingdom citizen through faith, repentance, and obedience. Visit ekklesiachristianlife.org to connect and grow.

LoveUmorethanUknow

Pastor Stephän Kirby