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ABIDING IN EASTER - LENT DEVOTIONAL by BRYAN CRAIG

DAY 3

“I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.

Daniel 7:13-14 ESV

You’ve heard Jesus called the King of kings. When Jesus came, it was the beginning of establishing a new kingdom. Earthly kingdoms come and go and often fall into demise because of evil leaders. The Kingdom of God is everlasting and will never be destroyed. A few years ago, a man taught me that when it comes to our possessions, most Christians feel like there is God’s kingdom and our kingdom. Our kingdom is our life and everything we’ve accomplished and accumulated. When it comes to tithing, many feel like it is about them taking a portion of their kingdom and giving it to God’s Kingdom. This man said, “No! There is one kingdom. We are all but merely stewards of a small portion of His kingdom.” This really transformed my thinking about my life and possessions. And, yes, Jesus wants ALL people, all countries, all languages, all races to become citizens of His kingdom.

APPLICATION:

Are you a part of God’s Kingdom? Are you still trying to rule your own kingdom? Wouldn’t you rather be part of an everlasting kingdom?