Luke 16:16 The teaching of the kingdom of God from the days of John the Baptist lead to people understanding, seeking and pressing into the kingdom of God. Our text shows this. The Lord wants us to press into His kingdom. To press in, refers to making an effort, applying some force to get into a place or environment. To press into God is to press into the kingdom of God, to press into the kingdom of God is to press into God. The effort, the investment of time and force to press into God, into His kingdom, into Jesus Christ is not a waste of time. On the contrary it is one of the best and wisest things we can do. Philippians 3:14 The scriptures show us a story of a woman who had an issue of blood that had troubled her for twelve years and it was taking up a lot of her resources in paying physicians yet she didn't get any better for it. The woman with the issue of blood pressed in, she pressed in to touch Jesus and her faith was honored for it, she got her miracle and her blood flow...

  Genesis 41:14 Pharoah sent for Joseph as our text passage shows. The scriptures has examples of individuals who were sent for by people who recognized  their abilities, uniqueness, and expertise; they were sent for by authorities or people of good standing who were positioned to bless them. King Saul sent for David the shepherd boy. 1 Samuel 16:18,19 Nebuchadenezzer sent for Daniel. Daniel 2: 25 Prophet Samuel sent for David. 1 Samuel 16:11 Whoever sends for you can determine how blessed you can be . Proverbs 22:29 Joseph was in prison when the ruler of Egypt sent for him. Psalm 105:20 Mephiboseth the grandson of king Saul was crippled and forgotten when king David sent for him to show him mercy.  2 Samuel 9:2-5 Blind Bartimaeus was sent for by Jesus. Mark 10:46-50 Who sends for you can determine what you get . May God Himself send for you to bless, lift, prosper, and honor you! King Ahasuerus sent for Mordecai. Esther 6:1-11 Abraham sent for a wife for his son Isaac, s...

 Matthew 28:18 All power is with Jesus the Christ! All authority is with Jesus the Christ! It was given to Him by God our Heavenly Father. Power is the ability and force to get a thing done. Authority is the backing, the right, the rank or position to use power. Power and authority are synonymous. After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, power and authority to do all things in heaven and on earth was granted Him. What can this power and authority do? i. It turns curses into blessings. Numbers 3:11,12 ii. It changes the fortunes of a family for the better.   2 Samuel 6:11,12 iii. It changes the life and destiny of an individual for the better. 1 Chronicles 4:9,10 iv. It deals with demons and fallen angels. Jude 6 v. It distinguishes between the real and the false. It separates the fake from the real, the counterfeit from the authentic. 1 kings 18 vi. It overcomes enemies and puts them in their place. Luke 10:19 vii. It resists the devil. James 4:7 Satan is the prince of the powe...