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Colossians 1:20 …and through him God reconciled everything to himself. He made peace with everything…
Living in a nation under a governmental structure of democracy is a gift. There are checks and balances in place so that no one person or branch of the government can have too much power at any given time.
But as followers of Jesus, we must remember that our eternity will not be within a system of democracy. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God. Like the kingdoms of men, the Kingdom of God has only One on the throne. Unlike the kingdoms of men, the Kingdom of God reveals that true peace doesn’t come as a result of power, but by sacrifice and service.
The Kingdom of God is what some refer to as “an upside-down kingdom.” In this Kingdom, the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life (Matthew 20:28). In this Kingdom, those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last (Matthew 20:16). It may seem foolish but it is not. It is the very power of God at work (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
READING & PRAYERS:
COLOSSIANS 1:15-20, MATTHEW 20:28, MATTHEW 20:16, 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 (also read the commentary notes in your Study Bible of choice.)
QUESTION: Of all of the passages provided today, is there one which is resonating with your soul on a deep level? What might God be speaking to You through this passage?
REAL LIFE PRACTICE: As you pray today, spend an equal amount of time listening to God as you spend talking to God. Perhaps listen even longer. Consider making this a part of your daily practices so you can discern God’s voice more clearly.
Take a Step: Remember to continue utilizing the One Minute Pause app throughout the week. If possible, begin to explore and practice the 3, 5 or 10 minute pause to more deeply root yourself in Christ.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I confess I may not regularly think about how You may speaking to the deepest parts of my soul. I’m much more likely to live and think as if You are only speaking to my mind. But You love all of me and want to transform me from the inside out. May I come to see the work You are doing deep in my soul. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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