From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. (NIV)
This saying is true even today. Previously, before making this statement Jesus told two of John's disciples about the miracles and healings that were being performed in the cities he preached at. He was assuring them that the kingdom had indeed come, and he was the One who was prophesied about.
As we see in the New Testament whenever the kingdom of heaven was preached something started happening, and the miraculous would began to pour out. There were forceful men who laid hold of this truth, so that others in turn would receive the blessings of the kingdom and be healed.
Even today the kingdom is still forcefully advancing and I see the forceful men pressing through opposition, so that healings and wonders would take place in the lives of others. And just as Jesus told the disciples of John, we can give assurance to this world that what we believe in is true; through the miraculous, the healings, the dead being raised to life, and the salvation that brings everlasting life. That they may repent and be brought into his loving arms, in which rest is forever.
Matt 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (NIV)
Mike Creel
