Have you ever found yourself thinking that you are in the wrong job, or studying the wrong thing at university, or in the wrong relationship, or not in the right ministry to serve God to the best of your ability? Do you find yourself thinking, 'If I could just be in that situation or circumstance on the horizon, everything will be better.'?Why do we as humans have this nagging feeling like we are missing out on something? That what we have isn't good enough, and there has to be something better for us on the horizon.
Why do we sacrifice hope of the future for opportunities and kingdom growth of today?
Jesus gives us examples that we should follow when we have the urge to look to the horizon and worry about the future. He tells us to observe:
But Jesus doesn't leave it there.
He doesn't just tell us to stop worrying, and be happy with what we have been given, He tells us to seek the Kingdom above all things. Jesus doesn't say that we should seek the Kingdom in the Horizon, He says we should seek the Kingdom NOW. The Kingdom is here, it is right in front of us.
The Kingdom is in that job that you feel disgruntled in.
It is in that university degree that you can't see the point of.
It is in that relationship that is difficult to deal with.
And it is in that ministry that doesn't appear to be 'producing fruit'.
We may not be able to see it because we are focusing on the horizon. Don't sacrifice the opportunities and joy that God has for us today at the expense of wanting something more on the horizon. The Kingdom is now, and it is here.
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today."
Be Blessed
The Kingdom isn't hard
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