Kingdom Perspective
What would you give if you believed you had everything? What investments have you made in your eternal future?
As followers of Jesus, as his beloved children, we have access to the everything that God has in store for us. We have access to everything of the kingdom of God.
In Luke’s gospel account, Jesus said to his disciples, “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32, ESV).
Because God desires to give us his kingdom at his good pleasure, we should not be afraid for how we live our lives or how we pour ourselves out for others in generous living.
Jesus encouraged his disciples to have an eternal kingdom perspective, saying, “Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:32, ESV).
Our lives are to be blessings that are poured out for others—as we are receiving an eternal blessing of a heavenly treasure that will not fail us. We have access to God’s kingdom, a treasury that never grows old or fails us.
May we have a kingdom perspective as we live fearless and generous lives for God.
A Collect for the Eighth Sunday after Trinity (Proper 14): “Almighty God, give us the increase of faith, hope, and love; and, that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).
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