How to Build Up God's Kingdomনমুনা

Collaboration with God in His Kingdom

God’s Kingdom is not a dream about the distant future. It’s a reality we live in when acknowledging Jesus the King. Christ reigns today not only in the temple but in the world of labor, culture, education, family, creativity, social life. We’re building up His Kingdom when realizing that every day, every decision we make is a part of God’s story.

Building up the Kingdom means collaborating with God on things He is already doing. It’s not us who create the Kingdom, but it’s His work we’re joining in. Understanding this frees us from the pride of “saving the world” and from a passive attitude of “anticipating the heaven.” God invites us to become His partners – at school, university, business, hospital, family, volunteer work, in every area where love and justice are needed.

Jesus showed us that God’s reign covers everything. He fed hungry people, healed the sick, forgave the sinners, and taught the truth. All of these are the manifestations of the Kingdom that touched a certain life.

Therefore, building up God’s Kingdom means not running away from the world but filling it with God’s presence – doing good, working honestly, defending dignity, ministering with love. When we learn to see our work, vocation, even daily routine as a place of collaboration with God, then the Kingdom becomes visible. It’s not that we’re simply “doing good deeds” we keep up with the doings of Christ Himself, Who restores the world through us.

Questions to ask yourself:

• What does collaboration with God in my everyday life look like?
• In what areas of my life does God invite me to be the bearer of His Kingdom?
• How can my actions today show others the presence of the King?

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Your Kingdom that covers the entire world. Please, teach me to see your work around me and collaborate with You in my daily routine. Let my work, words, and deeds proclaim Your reign.