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anuary - March 2021 / IKMAgazinePHIL
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And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. Luke 4:43 KJV By Amb. Jane Angeles
Fourteen million, four hundred fifteen thousand, five hundred (14, 415, 500) – number of deaths this year as of March 31, 11:59 PM Philippine Standard Time. Two hundred sixty-two thousand, eight hundred twenty-one (nearly 2%) out of the total death toll is death by suicide. What a gruesome way to start a conversation, but this is where the point will be coming from. More than 14M lives lost in a span of three months, 262 thousand made a choice by not having a choice, not knowing their purpose. How many of us actually knows our purpose? How many have known their true essence of existence?
The verse clearly states the reason why Jesus Christ was sent here on earth. To preach the Kingdom of God (our inheritance – Matthew 25:34). To preach, from the Greek word “euggalezo”, means: to proclaim, to announce, to declare. But because the world lives by “to see is to believe” principle at that time, he hadn’t only talked, but actually walked the message. This was to attract the hidden pearl and let it come out of us, thus give us the knowledge and understanding of who we really are. But it didn’t stop there, what He did and what He was, was the demonstration, because, we as sons, are supposed to follow and take the lead of doing His purpose, which is now our mission. To preach and teach the gospel of the Kingdom – the same way, He did. Who did not just talk, but walked the message, not just by mere speech, but by action.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 KJV The message from this quoted verse from the Scripture isn’t for the lost, but for the purpose behind the message – YOU.
Matthew 10:7 KJV
This is just the beginning, and the Father’s Agenda has just started moving. It is moving, and your stability cannot halt it from advancing. The key is in your hands; you just need to fuel your mind to keep going.
You, with the lost identity. In Genesis 3, of the Scripture, when man fell into sin, he has lost his identity causing his inheritance to be hidden inside – this is one, and the major, of the reasons why the Father had to send His Son here on Earth. To seek that hidden inheritance within you for the longest time, by manifesting it through His life. Perhaps you already have either one or both of your eyebrows raised at this point, well then let’s both travel back in time, and please bring your King James Version of the bible (Scripture) with me as we look back to gain a little more knowledge and understanding of what this is about. When Adam and Eve sinned by disobeying the Father’s order, they lost their identities and were blinded by what’s seen by the physical eye. That blindness caused the Kingdom of God, which is their inheritance, to be situated behind ignorance – this was the beginning of the generation of the children going through identity crisis (Genesis 3). Now, how come the Father did not intervene with this and let the sin happen? Well, as you know, He is a loving and generous Father who gave us the gift of free will. The one gift He cannot coerce to be a shadow of His. Instead, to overcome the crisis, and
*Deaths due to intentional self-harm recorded a 25.7 percent increase from the previous year, making it the 27th leading cause of death in 2020, from rank 31 in 2019. From the 2,808 registered deaths due to intentional self-harm in 2019, this spiked to 3,529 in 2020. –PSA
restore man’s identity, He sent forth His Son.
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IKMA Philippines held its meeting at the newly opened and first-ever IKMA Philippines Center this month of February 2021. The Center is located at Muntinlupa City and is under the supervision of Amb. Jabu Abujen, VP-COO of IKMA PHIL. The said meeting also welcomed the newly appointed VPFINANCE, Amb. Joel Jacinto and the official send-off for AVPMindanao ,Amb. Aurelio Elejorde.
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Amb. Margie Ann Familara of Boracay, an IKMA allied was supported by IKMA Philippines as she headed the feeding program for the Indigenous people of Barangay Cubay Sur, Malay, Aklan on February 14,2021.
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ascension to heaven—it is all about restoring man what he has lost in the garden which is the kingdom prepared for him since the foundation of the world. 34 “Then
the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Matthew 25:34 NASB
By Amb. Oscar So
Adam and Jesus Christ are the two greatest men who live in the Kingdom: the former failed but the latter succeed!
Then God said, “Let Us (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) make man in Our image, according to Our likeness [not physical, but a spiritual personality and moral likeness]; and let them have complete authority over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the cattle, and over the entire earth, and over everything that creeps and crawls on the earth.” Genesis 1:26 AMP The first man was Adam our first human father, created by God our King. Before the fall: he was perfect, holy and righteous because he was created from the Image and Likeness of God. His character, nature and whole-being was of God. God invested DOMINION and AUTHORITY to Adam for him to rule and reign [in behalf of the Creator] as king over the whole earth. In spite of having the very nature of God Adam failed to comply upon God’s instruction. Adam have missed the mark and the result was devastating: the first man lost the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth and Satan took over and established his hellish system that governs the world since then—mankind’s unfortunate history. But there is a Good News because everything was done for the Son of Man, the last Adam would come. And Jesus Christ came to Earth as the Restorer of the Kingdom that was lost by Adam in the Garden of Eden.
He said to them, “I must also preach the kingdom of God to the other cities, because I was sent for this purpose.” Luke 4:43 NASBBut
There is only one purpose, one reason, one intention that Jesus Christ have and that is TO BRING US BACK TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. To make Heaven visible on Earth again— this is the gospel of the Kingdom of God. Like Adam and Jesus Christ and as a man in our society it is our great responsibility to be carriers of the Kingdom of God - this is our very assignment. Men are designed to be progenitors of the Kingdom of God. Rise up! And man-up!!!
(IKMA leader’s fellowship at MI TERRAZA)
Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this household, because he, too, is a [[b]spiritual] son of Abraham; 10for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:9-110 AMP The Son of Man Jesus Christ came to earth to save which Adam lost in the garden and that is no other than the dominion over creation. From His nativity, public ministries of teaching, preaching, healing, miracles, driving out demons, raising the dead, His suffering, death, burial, resurrection and
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Dr.Nancy Bocalan IKMA Founder About
Woman
The significance of women is like those in the days of Jesus Christ, how they were working along and contributing
in their own way to support and fulfill the mission of Jesus. Women were not discriminated by Christ and are sent to be involved in His Great Commission. Women are known of having influence power with their
nurturing DNA that can draw others to the Kingdom of God. Women are also incubators, innovators and cultivators of ideas that birth forth into existence great heavenly things on earth.
you actually need a community to do your purpose of dominion.
“In today's modern world, women are still treated as the second-class citizens. What's worse is that even inside our churches, women are considered less.” By Amb. Ariane Villena God, in the beginning created male and female equally but He had thought of the woman so much that He made her last. Yes, last but definitely not the least. “God built the rib which he took from Adam into a woman” (Genesis 2:22). The Hebrew word that was used for build is בנ ָּה ָּ BANAH which literally means, to build. This word BANAH was first used in the context of God making the woman; this way of making is different from the creation of man, animals, and the entire Universe. When God made the woman, it was a unique act. To BUILD is to construct especially something complex. Is there anyone among you believes that women are complicated people? God building the woman is fulfilling and completing the essential need of a man for the purpose that God had given him. Remember when God said that it is not good for a man to be alone? Everything that God created and made is good except when He talked about the man being alone. Nobody can build alone. I mean you can, but only for your own good. However, when you have a helpmate, a partner, a wife, it is easier for you to build. You can build a relationship, build a family, build a home, a house, a community. And
The Biblical Hebrew about BANAH begs us all to understand why of all the words, God have used this. BA as we already know, is a house or dwelling place, NA is a seed or offspring and Ha is to show or reveal. So, BANAH means "the house of the offspring is shown." It is when a woman is pregnant and the child show off himself while in his mother's womb. This is one reason why God had to build a woman, she is distinct. Another meaning of BANAH is "Behold, the Son’s dwelling place.” In the Bible, God always gives a clear and strict instructions upon building His tent, his ark, his temple. Are we not God's temple and the Body of Christ? (1Cor.3:16,12:27) It is also said in Isaiah 54:5, “For your Maker is your husband.” This confirms the BANA of our Bisayan language which refers to the husbands. Christ is the Groom and we are His Bride. I pray that we have a change of heart on how we view the role and value of women. That we are all the same and equal in God's eyes.
I have a saying that "How you are made is what you are made for." You were built to build up, “So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” (Romans 14:19) Proverbs 14:1 says that A wise woman builds her home, but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands. May we all have love, joy and peace for everyone, as we expand the Kingdom of God as one. Woman you are not an option, the Creator has distinguished your purpose: change the way you think for the kingdom of God is also in you. 9 ||IKMAGAZINE PHIL
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Apostle Paul once said "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12)
“Youth is a remarkable phase in one's life. It is exciting, challenging and yet the most demanding time in life. It is an age recognized by traits of curiosity, reliability, full of strength, and driven. “ By: Amb. Sherilyn Oboza-Dagos
However, the young generation are impatient and wants to do everything instantly and often get easily depressed when things don't go their way. They are sometimes being unpleasant, unfriendly and often disrespectful and do not conform to the rules set by the authorities. They smile but without satisfaction. Sadly, they are losing touch with a sense of right and wrong. This is because they have incomplete understanding of their identity in Christ and have not discover their full potential. The Youth need to understand that the Kingdom of God is the key to all the worries and difficulties in life. It brings complete love, compassion, joy, peace and contentment. The moment when the youth live-up to their purpose only then they shall be a great asset, backbone and building blocks of any nation. You can make an impact and influence if you will demonstrate the principle of God through your lifestyle and your culture with all humility. Youth living in the Kingdom is well-loved, well-equipped, goaloriented, steadfast, and committed workers for the long term. Salute to all Kingdom youth. Shalom.
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Significance of in the By: Amb. Jezer Cayetano When man was conceived in the heart of God in Genesis 1:26, He didn’t create a mere creation that is far and irrelevant to His nature as King. Instead, just like a father, He created sons and daughters who inherited His image and likeness to do the works that He does as Creator and King. That’s why the territory and dominion on earth was originally given to man (Gen. 1:26) as an inheritance from the Father who also has a territory and dominion in Heaven wherein God’s royal family began. Paul in his epistle mentioned to the kingdom citizens in Corinth the word of God saying, “I will be a Father to you, and you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty (2 Cor. 6:18)”. God desires a royal family consisting of His children and Him as their Father. To understand the significance of being a royal family to God, first, it is imperative to understand in contemporary scene, who are the family of God? Jesus Christ himself boldly mentioned the very important quality of a true member of His family. In Matthew 12 :48-50 Jesus Christ said:
But He answered and said to the one who told Him, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” 49 And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” 48
Indeed. We cannot be the children of the Father, if we do not obey His commands and neglect His instructions. Therefore, being one family in His kingdom means doing the will of the head of the house which is our Father. But what is the will of the Father?
Jesus Christ said, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” -Luke 12:32 The will of the Father is always in lined to His kingdom for the people to receive, understand, preach, teach and apply it. In fact, the great purpose of Christ’s coming who was sent by the Father is to preach the gospel of the kingdom of God (Luke 4:43). Another important passage in the scripture that defines the quality
(IKMA Family get togethe`r on Mi Terazza March 18,2021)
of the children of God is found in 1 John 3:10:
In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother 10
The qualities do not end on the recognition, understanding, preaching, teaching and acceptance of His kingdom, but rather plunges deeper into its application and manifestation in the reality of everyday lives. Therefore, if we claim to be His sons and daughters in the kingdom, it is imperative that we should build a family relationship and treat each other as if we are brothers and sisters in blood. If we regard ourselves as
children of God, and call unto one Father, we as His sons must manifest the spirit of being a royal children of the King. Not dwelling in unrighteousness, strife, division, misunderstanding, bad blood and jealousy. For a family that is filled with such thing is not a household of the Father, for it is irrelevant to His nature as righteous and perfect God. And the people who causes such things to the family will never be regarded as children of God. That’s the reason why Jesus Christ tells His followers in John 13:34-35:
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
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For a person that loves his brethren, are Christ’s disciples, and the disciples of Christ are His family (Matt.12:49-50). Therefore, the true family of God, loves his brothers and sisters in Christ.
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Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Hebrews 10:23-25
(Kingdom Influence at IKMA Center Muntinlupa, Feb.2, 2021) (Photos of Kingdom Influence held at Real, Quezon and Cainta, Rizal on February 4 & 6, 2021 respectively)
(IKMA PHL leaders and partners fellowship at Mi Terraza in February,2021)
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If we want to operate and function effectively in our God given assignment: we must keep an eye on the ‘garden environment” in which we were designed to operate. Keeping or guarding that spot & moment where we are in God's presence is vital in our pursuit of purpose. The " garden environment" must be cared for naturally, no offense nor contention in our spirit, with joy and peace from within & rest in our souls. Our restored position of "rest", free from toiling and un rest must be borne in our subconscious minds as we seek first the Kingdom. As we immerse ourselves in that state of calmness, the work we do of becoming who God created us to be will flow like a river with all sustenance and nourishment from the Source. Only then we shall fulfill our part in the greater WORK that the LORD God has already finished before it has begun.—Amb. Redentor Du (Celebrating President Redentur Du’s Birthday with a garden ambience at Mi Terraza, Antipolo City—March 17,2021)
(Bahaghari Kings ushers Pres. Reden’s Birthday celebration)
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