"After his suffering, He showed Himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God." Acts 1:3
Before the cross, Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom, taught in parables about the kingdom, and instructed disciples to pray "Your kingdom come" (Matt. 6:10). Then in the critical days between His resurrection and ascension He continued to make the kingdom of God the focus of His precious final hours with His disciples. The kingdom of God, the God who reigns and the people over whom He reigns, is to the major concern of those who follow Jesus. We live under the King's authority and we serve and witness that His kingdom might be strengthened and expanded to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). We need to live our lives in light of the big picture--God's eternal kingdom--and not merely in light of our immediate circumstances.
Father, help me to see the big picture of Your kingdom each day and to live each day with a kingdom focus and commitment as a faithful follower of King Jesus.
I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark
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