This One Thing Changes EVERYTHING: Embracing the Kingdom of God and Living in Divine Authority

Howard Olsen
Howard Olsen
Jun 3, 2025 • 6 min read

 

 

 

Wow. What you are about to read is not just a message; it’s a heartfelt prayer, a deep revelation, and a call to awaken the kingdom within you. This is a journey into understanding the awe-inspiring presence of God and the powerful truth that the kingdom of God isn’t some distant reality—it’s inside you. I want to share with you everything the Lord laid on my heart, the burdens I carry, the revelations I’ve received, and the profound truth that will transform your life forever. Let this be a moment where your spirit is awakened, and your mind renewed to embrace the kingdom and authority God has given you.

Encountering God’s Presence: Awe, Reverence, and Transformation

When you see someone overcome with emotion in the presence of God, it’s not merely an emotional state—it’s a soul captivated by the awe and reverence of the King. I’ve witnessed this in Shirley and many others. It’s not about constant emotional displays; it’s about a moment of surrender where the presence of God overtakes and transforms everything. This is what I pray for you today—that you will be drawn into such a place of divine encounter. Not just a fleeting moment, but a lasting condition of your spirit, where the distractions of the world fall away and the fullness of God’s presence fills you.

Every day, God moves powerfully here, and the people who come back know it’s special. I have been wrestling with heavy burdens—concerns for our nation, our world, and the responsibility God has placed on my shoulders to teach and lead His army. This is serious work. It’s not about entertainment; it’s about imparting deep revelation that changes lives. I’m flesh and blood just like you, and I feel the weight of this ministry deeply, but I am committed to excellence because I serve the King of Kings.

The Ministry of Giving: Honoring God Through Generosity

This morning, God impressed on my heart a message about giving. It’s not about coercion or guilt but about a willing heart. When you give to a ministry that feeds your spirit, you’re not just giving to people—you’re giving to God. The Bible says, “The one who sows generously will also reap generously.” This isn’t about the amount but the condition of your heart.

I want to be transparent: there are those who come daily, receive much, but never say thank you or give back. That weighs on my spirit. But God reminded me this is not a dishonor to me; it’s a dishonor to Him. When you withhold blessings, you block your own harvest. God’s promise is faithful: “I will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings so great, there will be no room to contain them.”

Giving is an act of faith. It’s not a one-time test but a consistent lifestyle. If you want to see God’s power and provision move in your life, you must trust Him enough to give cheerfully and regularly. This is kingdom behavior, and it activates God’s blessings in your life. The enemy wants to keep you stuck, throwing quarters into a wishing well, hoping for a miracle. But God calls us to walk in kingdom principles that bring real, lasting breakthrough.

The Spiritual Principle Behind Giving

Giving is not a legal transaction but a spiritual act that breaks earthly chains and invites heaven’s blessing. The Bible teaches us through Paul’s letters that generosity stirs God to multiply what we give. It’s about planting seeds in God’s storehouse and trusting Him to bring forth a harvest. When you give with a willing heart, God promises to rebuke the devourer and protect your harvest from loss.

Every seed you sow is prayed over here, and I personally commit to releasing your gifts into ministries that multiply them and bear fruit far beyond what we could do alone. This is the partnership God has called us into—a partnership of faith, generosity, and divine multiplication.

The Kingdom of God: The Secret to Breakthrough, Healing, and Authority

Two thousand years ago, Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of God is near.” But what does that mean for you today? The kingdom of God is not some far-off kingdom or a future event—it is within you, right now. When you understand this, deliverance, healing, miracles, and breakthrough become your reality.

The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. It’s not about external rituals or observances but about living in the power and presence of God every day. You are a carrier of this kingdom, and it is your inheritance as a child of God.

Walking in Kingdom Authority

Many believers live powerless lives because they don’t fully grasp their identity as kingdom people. The enemy uses fear and doubt to keep you from walking boldly in your authority. But remember, “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” When you renew your mind and embrace your kingdom identity, demons flee, sickness retreats, and miracles manifest.

Jesus spent 40 days after His resurrection teaching about the kingdom of God. Paul spent two years preaching it boldly, healing the sick, casting out demons, and teaching without hindrance. This is the life you are called to live—a life of dominion, authority, and victory.

Renewing Your Mind: The Key to Kingdom Living

The transformation begins with renewing your mind. God has given you the tools: His Word, His promises, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Every day, proclaim who you are: a child of God, a carrier of His kingdom, filled with His power. Speak life over yourself and reject the lies of fear and doubt. This daily renewal activates your faith and positions you to live in victory.

Just like Paul and Peter, who walked in the revelation of their kingdom identity, you too can operate in miracles, healings, and deliverance. It’s not about physical power but spiritual authority. As you declare your identity, the enemy will recognize your authority and flee.

Living the Overcoming Life: Faith, Courage, and Victory

As kingdom people, you are called to live boldly and courageously. Fear is a weapon of the enemy, but perfect love casts out fear. You are secure in the kingdom of God, sealed by the blood of Jesus, and no one can snatch you out of His hand.

Stop living in uncertainty or begging God for your needs. You have been given everything you need for life and godliness. Walk in that truth. Exercise the authority God has given you. Command sickness to leave, poverty to flee, and demonic strongholds to break. This is your birthright.

Remember the promise: “Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added to you.” When you seek the kingdom within, you unlock the fullness of God’s provision and power in your life.

Preparing for the Future: The Kingdom Fully Realized

The Bible tells us that one day, Christ will hand over the kingdom to God the Father after all enemies are defeated. The kingdom of the world will become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. Until then, you are an ambassador of that kingdom, called to manifest its power and authority here on earth.

As you live out your kingdom identity, you participate in God’s plan to expand His kingdom, bringing salvation, healing, and deliverance to many. You are part of a great spiritual movement that will shake nations and transform lives.

Conclusion: Embrace Your Kingdom Identity Today

This message is a call to awaken to the reality of the kingdom of God within you. It’s not just knowledge; it’s revelation that transforms your mind, renews your spirit, and empowers you to live victoriously.

Lay down your burdens at the feet of Jesus. Renew your mind daily with His Word. Walk boldly in your authority as a child of God. Give generously and cheerfully to the work God is doing, trusting Him to multiply your seed. Live in the power, peace, and joy of the Holy Spirit.

Remember, you are not alone. God’s hand is upon you. His kingdom is advancing through you. The enemy must flee before your faith and authority. You are a carrier of God’s glory, a kingdom person, and a child of the Most High.

Let this be the day your transformation begins. Step into your kingdom inheritance and watch as God does extraordinary things in and through your life. May you be blessed richly and abundantly as you walk in the fullness of God’s kingdom.

Thank you for joining me in this journey. Let us continue to seek the kingdom first and live in the power and authority God has given us. The best is yet to come.

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