THE ALPHA FREQUENCY #712 - TUNING INTO THE KINGDOM: THE INTERNAL SOVEREIGNTY
Beyond the Clouds
Kia ora whānau. Today we are looking at some of the most misunderstood words in the world: Heaven, Paradise, and the Kingdom. Many people think these are just far-away places you go after you die. But when we look at the ancient Ge’ez text of the Ethiopian Bible, we see that Ihu (Yeshua’s name in the Paipera Tapu) was talking about a reality we can tune into right now. These are not just locations; they are frequencies of being.
Defining the Realms in Ge’ez
To understand the "software" of the Kingdom, we look to the ancient African records of the early biblical texts. These words describe an atmosphere, not just a map:
The Heavens (ሰማይ - Semay / Rangi): In the Ge'ez text, Semay refers to the expansive, vibrating presence that surrounds us. It is both the physical sky and the spiritual realm. In Te Reo Māori, we call this Rangi. It is the "signal" that is always broadcasting.
Paradise (ገነት - Gennet / Te Māra): This word describes a garden of restorative rest. It is the place where your soul finds peace and your whānau is sustained. We call this Te Māra.
The Kingdom (መንግሥተ - Mengist / Rangatiratanga): This word means sovereignty, authority, and counsel. It isn’t a distant country; it is your true internal sovereignty, your Rangatiratanga.
The Kingdom is Within You
Ihu taught that you don’t have to go looking for the Kingdom in the sky or in a specific building. Instead, it is a present, internal state, a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered inside your own life.
The Ethiopian Bible makes this very clear in the Ge’ez text:
"Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:21, Ethiopian Bible English Version)
Original Ge’ez: መንግሥተ እግዚአብሔርሰ በውሥጥክሙ ይእቲ። (Mangista Igziabeher-sa ba-west-kemu ye-ati)
Te Reo Māori: ...nā, kei roto i a koutou te rangatiratanga o te Atua.
The Economy of Abundance
When you tune into the frequency of the Rangatiratanga (Mengist/ the Kingdom), you stop living in fear of "not having enough." The Kingdom works on abundance. Just as Ihu fed the thousands, we see that resources multiply when they are shared with a blessing mindset. This reality is entangled in the very land (whenua) beneath your feet, waiting for you to recognise it and bring it to life.
Practical Daily Steps
1. Tune Your Frequency: Remind yourself today that the Kingdom (Mengist) is an atmosphere of sovereignty you carry inside you.
2. Check Your Eye: Are you focusing on the "static" of world problems, or are you looking for the hidden treasure in your day?
3. Practice Stewardship: Look at your time and resources. How can you share them today to bring life to your whānau?
