The title of this month’s article left me with the following questions: • “What is God’s vision for His kingdom?” • “How do we practically apply His vision for His kingdom on a daily basis?” • “Who will fulfill His vision for His kingdom?”
(John 13:34-35, John 3:16, Romans 8:32, Luke 10:19) When I am tempted to (let’s just say-not be very lovable) it is helpful for me to stop, take a deep breath, exhale, and remember why I do what I do. I ask myself, “What is my motivation in this situation?”
In His Word, I found the answer to be simple and very clear, “To love in all situations.” Jesus said, “You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” And Jesus also said, “love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39)
My overall primary motivation is to glory my God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) My heart’s desire is for Him to come first in all things. (Matthew 6:33) In order to do this, I ask God to help me by quickening my spirit and bringing to my remembrance to always choose life. (Hebrews 13:6, John 14:26, Deuteronomy 30:19)
Knowing God’s vision for His kingdom really excites me! We have definitive, effective, clear communication for exactly how God wants us to live! We are to love in the same way He has loved us. And that is by giving our very best and withholding nothing good.
I’ve included a checklist below.
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God’s vision for His kingdom is to love by: enduring with patience and serenity
Genice Fulton being kind and thoughtful not being jealous or envious not bragging not being proud or arrogant not being rude not being self-seeking not being provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered] not taking into account a wrong endured not rejoicing at injustice, but rejoicing with the truth [when right and truth prevail]