Thursday, January 8, 2026
Happy 2026, Friend,
It's the Smart Edit! 2026 is here—let’s stop playing by the world’s rules and start living under Kingdom terms!
Hope your Christmas was wonderful. Are you ready for a reboot from above and fresh momentum?
This issue: In spite of everything that’s happening in the word (and in your personal world), who sets the Terms & Conditions? Jesus. Plus, your glutes, angels at work.
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Jesus Sets the Terms & Conditions
Each week, we highlight a Kingdom Dynamic, a key insight into how God’s Kingdom works in real life …
Every app, service, and platform comes with Terms & Conditions. We read them, right? 😄 They define what governs the relationship, what’s permitted, what’s restricted, and who ultimately has authority. Most people click Accept without reading—but the terms still apply.
The Kingdom of God operates with superior, high stakes Terms & Conditions.
The difference? They’re not buried in fine print. They’re revealed openly through the Holy Spirit, the inspired Scriptures, and embodied through his people—the Ecclesia.
No matter how chaotic the world appears, the people of God do not operate under the terms of fear, panic, cultural pressure, or demonic intimidation. We operate under the reign of Christ.
Scripture is unambiguous—God is in control, even when it doesn’t look like it. Martin Luther famously said, “The devil is God’s devil.” I have to tell you, I like that.
In other words, even opposition operates on a leash. Nothing escapes God’s sovereignty.
This changes how we execute—in life, work, prayer, and Kingdom impact.
There are many more, but here are some Kingdom Terms & Conditions:
King Jesus has given us his authority over all things
The people of God represent a higher government
Our faith in God overcomes the system of this world
Belief-filled speech sourced in prayer moves mountains
As we abide in God, we trample over all evil
The true people of God don’t mirror the world’s unstable conditions. We demonstrate another government at work.
As we consciously align our thinking, decisions, and habits with the Terms & Conditions of the Kingdom, we become living proof that a higher rule is already in effect.
The world may scroll past the fine print of a superior Kingdom. The people of God live by it.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, reveal to me the Terms & Conditions of Christ’s Kingdom. I’ll “read” them all. I’ll live by it with your empowerment. Amen.
(We’re using the New American Standard Bible for Scripture quotes, unless we note otherwise.)
On the POD
What Happens When God's Light Hits Your Situation (EP 361). What if you could see that struggling relationship, that stalled project, that personal challenge in an entirely different light … God's light? The same creative pattern God used in Genesis—speaking light over chaos—is available to recreate your situation right now. All for the Story and Glory of God.
Follow the link to listen. The JesusSmartX podcast is also available on your favorite listening app including Spotify.
STELLAR QUOTE
Moving Mountains—It’s In Our DNA
Human beings are meant to intervene, to engage, to make a difference. We can move mountains. It’s in our DNA.
✍💪 Christmas 365 “Muscular” Devotional!
The December launch didn’t happen (I’m looking in the mirror!), but it’s nearly complete—expanded with more content. I’m believing this Kingdom project will add lasting value and serve the Lord’s purposes. Bigger, deeper, and richer than originally planned.
It’s kind of “muscular”! Featuring 25 entries from the Christmas narratives in Matthew and Luke, it explores the Kingdom Dynamics revealed around the birth of Christ. Designed for use anytime in the year, it creates space to see God’s Kingdom at work in daily choices.
Your Glutes Can Say a Lot in 2026
Strong, engaged glutes are linked to lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart issues.
It’s likely time for body recomposition after Christmas and New Years!
We’re used to the classic vital signs—blood pressure, pulse, temperature. But researchers are paying closer attention to strength as a marker of overall health. Grip strength. Leg strength. The basics.
One large study analyzing 61,000+ MRI scans found something telling: the condition of the gluteus maximus—your largest muscle—correlates with metabolic health including lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
This isn’t about appearance. It’s about function.
“And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:5 NLT).
A body that’s used—through movement, simple strength work, and decent daily habits—tends to regulate itself better. Strength supports energy, mobility, and resilience.
Use what carries you. Walk more. Sit less. Squats. Kettlebell swings. Step-ups. Small, consistent movements compound.
(Adapted from the Epoch Times)
Angels at Work
Real messengers, real help, real power—how heaven moves in the lives of God’s people on earth.
Angel activity surged around the First Advent of Christ—and I believe it will again leading up to the Second Advent, the Return of the Lord. —Brian
Hebrews 1:14 reminds us of their designed purpose. They are ministering spirits serving those who will inherit salvation.
Angels are messengers, not objects of worship (Colossians 2:18, warning against human focus on angels).
Four ways angels serve God’s people:
Deliver announcements from God (Luke 2:10, announcing Christ’s birth to shepherds).
Meet physical needs (1 Kings 19:5–7, providing food and drink for Elijah).
Offer guidance (Matthew 2:13, directing Joseph to flee to Egypt).
Provide protection and deliverance (Psalm 91:11–12, guarding and lifting up believers).
Next week in Part 2, we’ll explore additional ways angels operate in our daily lives and Kingdom work. Do you know they perform God’s Word as we pray and speak it.
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