As a young woman I loved books. I was first introduced to fairy tales at home, then English literature in high school. Somehow, I developed an interest in Mythology, and subsequently Science fiction. There is a subset of science fiction called Fantasy. Fantasy uses the desire that resides in each of us to be greater that we are and the desire for the supernatural is also a powerful theme in this type of writing.
This desire has been used greatly by the enemy to introduce young people to the occult and to present it as a beautiful and noble pursuit. However, some gifted writers have been blessed by the Lord to use Fantasy fiction to present the Kingdom of God. Writers as C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkein have written powerful books that present principles of the Kingdom of God in a fun and imaginative landscape of characters and events.
Later, I was exposed to the principles taught by Miles Munroe, on the political structure of the Kingdom of God. By this time, I’d developed quite an interest in the subject. While I cannot claim to be a gifted Fantasy author, books such as these have allowed me to be able to visualize an amazing Kingdom, co-existent with and as real (if not more real) to me as the material world we see around us. Let me give you a glimpse of my vision of the Kingdom where we live.
Let us go on a voyage to Nusalem, a country where everything imaginable is possible. You have only to speak , and it is. Nusalem is a vast land of endless magnificent possibilities, where whatever we create lasts forever. In order to function properly, Nusalem’s citizens are committed to order, discipline, and a common unshakeable agreement to submit to a single vision established by the wisdom of the authority of the land. His name is Joshua.
A wise and gentle ruler, he has also proven himself as a powerful warrior and every one of his enemies has been decisively defeated. He insists on raising his people to the highest standards and takes a personal interest in every Nusalemian. He has spent years mentoring his charges, and teaching them the qualities of good citizenship so that they might be fit to participate in the government of the land.
Although Joshua is the rightful heir of Nusalem, it has been necessary for him to prove himself worthy to rule this kingdom, by demonstrating his commitment to his people and his land. The test imposed upon him not only established his rights in Nusalem, but secured the liberty of his people from their enemies forever. Citizenship is acquired by acknowledging this victory and committing one’s loyalty to King Joshua. No one may enter Nusalem without first accepting citizenship under King Joshua’s authority.
Nusalem can be difficult to recognize, as it coexists with other lands, and often occupies them without their people being aware of it. Nusalemians often feel that they are like visitors in these lands.
King Joshua, when asked about the marketing tools for his country’s development, responded cryptically, “Location, Location, Location.” The strategically located kingdom cannot be observed by the casual seeker as it is well hidden from view.
The Nusalem road is very narrow, and it is very easy to be sidetracked into more attractive and comfortable lanes. There are also robbers, and murderers on the way. However, Nusalem can only be reached by this single road. It appears that the road is so narrow that most travelers who have used it have been forced to relinquish all their baggage on the journey, generally arriving at their destination quite naked. During the long and arduous journey, they may endure many attacks, setbacks and difficulties. Many travelers have given up on the journey because of its difficulties. The best advice is to trust the guide. He will lead you to safe places for food and rest, and he will protect you from harm. You must obey his orders as he knows the way perfectly, and your safety is secure in his hands.
The guide is extremely competent and helpful, but each traveler is obliged to walk out the journey himself. Wealthy travelers are often disappointed to find that their currency is not accepted on this journey, and indeed, is worthless in Nusalem itself.
A few brave souls are determined to press on to Nusalem. Upon arriving, one realizes that it was not that far away after all, but that the difficulties of the journey have provided the very training that King Joshua requires for citizenship. One might say that the journey to Nusalem is the school of this country. The travel brochure promises that although we will in fact find the place to be delightful in every way, it is not a land of idleness. Every citizen is given a set of responsibilities there.
Nusalem is ordered like any other land, with a ruler, subjects, a unique language, an economy, cities, lands, government, schools, hospitals, an army, etc.
All citizens are required to give military service. Since the defeat of Nusalem’s enemies by King Joshua, there has been an ongoing process of destroying enemy military installations, and the expelling of their forces. This is a slow process which is done in an orderly fashion, so that the land may not revert to the wild. It is accomplished by citizen soldiers in order recover all the territory which was lost. Each citizen is expected to fight for his own territory and to assist his neighbours also. The king himself fights beside his subjects and is the general of his own army. As territory is gained the King’s authority continues to be established. Since the land is vast, citizens may in this manner inherit entire kingdoms, all subject to Nusalem and its king.
The plan of King Joshua is that every one of his citizens should be a king in his own right. In fact, King Joshua is known as the King of Kings.
The citizens of Nusalem are all fully aware of the dreadful slavery they endured when their land was overrun by a hateful gang of thieves, murderers and vandals. King Joshua personally sacrificed everything he had to free his people, so that every one of them understands how personally he feels about them. It is this personal relationship that causes them to honour him so highly. Nusalemians love him passionately, and some have been known to die rather than allow any dishonour to his name, or change their citizenship. They can be very annoying to non-citizens who do not understand the relationship between Nusalemians and their king.
Nusalem is organized like a family, where the king’s example is followed in acknowledging his father as the head of all things, and he is completely obedient to his father’s wishes. The relationship between the father and son is such that the father trusts the son completely and has given the rule of the kingdom to him. In fact, setting the precedent for a most unusual tradition, the father personally established the kingdom for the sole purpose of handing it over to his son, King Joshua. Another of Nusalem’s traditions is that King Joshua has adopted each and every citizen of his country and they revere his as their own father. The logical conclusion is that the citizens of Nusalem will receive the Kingdom at some point as an inheritance with King Joshua.
The family structure is pyramidal with heads of tribes, households and families. The people enjoy a perfect sense of security in all aspects of their lives. Again, the non-citizens among whom they live, are sometimes quite annoyed by their ability to be quite happy without the normal competition markers of those countries. True Nusalemians react to adversity in strange ways. They often laugh at disappointment, sing when deprived, and discuss everything with their King. He listens to each and every one attentively and teaches them how to overcome their difficulties, and provides them with necessary resources.
It is well known that King Emmanuel and his father have big plans for Nusalem, of which no one has been allowed to see more than a very small part. Even these glimpses have received rave reviews from the few who have been allowed to enjoy this privilege. This is a country with a great future. There is plenty of territory still to be taken and its ruler is aggressively recruiting as many citizens as possible. King Emmanuel has sent out orders to all his subjects to ensure that they deliver invitations everyone they meet, and to support each other in contributing to the future of their country.
Eventually the invitation to citizenship will close. Those who are citizens will be deemed to have matured to a level of competence, to be able to function as kings in Nusalem. At this time, one expects that the inheritance which has been prepared for them will be handed to them.
They will have been trained in the precepts, and vision of the King. Their creative skills will be unleashed and their achievements are expected to surpass anything this world has yet seen.
This is my home, where I live, breathe and have my being. It is far more than I ever thought or imagined or am able to explain. If I were to begin upon awakening and continued until bedtime I could not begin to open up all the wonders of this glorious kingdom. Our king is Jesus Christ and he shall reign forever.
By Angika Kovac ©
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