Kingdom Activation Devotional Day 1
Living Between the Already and the Not Yet
We are living in a Kingdom that has been started by Christ, but we can't see all of it yet. It's like standing between two worlds and waiting for Jesus to come back while also experiencing Heaven on earth. This is the "already" and "not yet." We're not supposed to just wait around though; God wants us to use what He gave us like in the parable of ten minas from Luke 19.
Jesus wanted the nobleman's servants to work hard until He returned. This teaches us that we should also use what God has given us and not just wait for things to happen. We can experience the power of God now, instead of just waiting for it in the future.
Sometimes we think the Kingdom will only come in a big show, or that everything has to be perfect first. But Jesus said it's already here with us (Luke 17:21). We can see it when we do something kind for someone else, pray, believe in God and follow Him instead of what we want. Even though things aren't totally great yet, God moved us from bad times into good ones (Colossians 1:13).
How do we live in this middle ground? We need to have a purpose and urgency. Remember that our real home is heaven, so every action we take today matters. Every choice or decision can help spread God's Kingdom.
We are supposed to take action for the Kingdom of God and not give up. Even if our work seems unimportant, it is important forever. We have been given power, so we need to use it now! Let's live in the reality that God's kingdom exists right now and wait with excitement for when everyone will know about it.
Think about something.
Jesus wanted the nobleman's servants to work hard until He returned. This teaches us that we should also use what God has given us and not just wait for things to happen. We can experience the power of God now, instead of just waiting for it in the future.
Sometimes we think the Kingdom will only come in a big show, or that everything has to be perfect first. But Jesus said it's already here with us (Luke 17:21). We can see it when we do something kind for someone else, pray, believe in God and follow Him instead of what we want. Even though things aren't totally great yet, God moved us from bad times into good ones (Colossians 1:13).
How do we live in this middle ground? We need to have a purpose and urgency. Remember that our real home is heaven, so every action we take today matters. Every choice or decision can help spread God's Kingdom.
We are supposed to take action for the Kingdom of God and not give up. Even if our work seems unimportant, it is important forever. We have been given power, so we need to use it now! Let's live in the reality that God's kingdom exists right now and wait with excitement for when everyone will know about it.
Think about something.
- Are you living out the Kingdom in your daily life or waiting for something bigger to happen?
- How are you using what God has given you for your business today?
- How can you stop waiting and start working in the places God wants you to be?
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the gift of Your Kingdom that is already here. Help me to live fully in this moment, using everything You’ve given me to bring glory to Your name. Teach me to be faithful in the small things, knowing that every act of obedience expands Your Kingdom. I choose to occupy, to stand firm, and to be active in the work You have called me to. Let Your Kingdom come, and let Your will be done through my life. Amen.
Father, thank You for the gift of Your Kingdom that is already here. Help me to live fully in this moment, using everything You’ve given me to bring glory to Your name. Teach me to be faithful in the small things, knowing that every act of obedience expands Your Kingdom. I choose to occupy, to stand firm, and to be active in the work You have called me to. Let Your Kingdom come, and let Your will be done through my life. Amen.
In His Service,
Pastor Jeremy Rodriguez
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