Kingdom Consummated Part 2 Devotionals
Day 1: Partners, Not Puppets
Devotional God created us to be partners in His work, not puppets on strings. This means we have the freedom to make choices and the responsibility to align those choices with God’s will. In Eden, Adam and Eve were given the task of extending God’s presence throughout the Earth. They were the first representatives of God’s kingdom, tasked with a divine mission. As modern-day followers of Christ, we are called to continue this mission. We are not mere spectators but active participants in God’s plan. Our choices matter, and our actions can reflect God’s love and authority in the world. Reflect on the areas of your life where you can partner with God. How can you make choices that align with His will and extend His presence in your community?
Bible Verse
‘The Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed.’ – Genesis 2:8
Reflection Question
In what areas of your life can you actively partner with God to extend His presence?
Quote God created people to be partners, not puppets. You need to know the difference, okay? Partners have to make a choice. They get to make a choice. Puppets are just on strings doing whatever they’re told. They. There’s a difference. We’re partners. God wants to partner with you in this.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the privilege of being Your partner. Help me to make choices that align with Your will and extend Your presence in my community. Amen.
Day 2: The Task of Renewal
Devotional Humanity’s original task was to extend the boundaries of Eden until the entire Earth reflected God’s dwelling place. This mission was not just about physical labor but about bringing every aspect of life under God’s direction. Adam and Eve were like the first church planters, setting the stage for God’s kingdom to grow. Today, we are called to continue this work of renewal. Through Jesus, we have the opportunity to be born again and experience a new creation. This new birth changes our allegiance and empowers us to be ambassadors of God’s kingdom. Consider how you can contribute to God’s work of renewal in your own life and community. What steps can you take to bring more of your world under God’s direction?
Bible Verse
‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.’ – John 3:16
Reflection Question
What steps can you take to bring more of your world under God’s direction?
Quote Adam and Eve were commissioned to fill the Earth, to subdue it and bring it under God’s direction so that the whole world might become his home. They were like the first church planters ever.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the new birth we have in Jesus. Help me to contribute to Your work of renewal in my life and community. Amen.
Day 3: Ambassadors of the Kingdom
Devotional As followers of Jesus, we are called to be ambassadors of God’s kingdom. This means representing His rule and reign in our spheres of influence. We are not the rulers, but we have the privilege of partnering with the One who is. Being an ambassador involves living like Jesus to the best of our abilities. We are broken and imperfect, but God is faithful to use us in His work. Our lives can reflect God’s love, grace, and authority in tangible ways. Think about how you can be an ambassador for God’s kingdom in your daily life. How can you represent His rule and reign in your relationships, workplace, and community?
Bible Verse
‘Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”‘ – John 3:3
Reflection Question
How can you represent God’s rule and reign in your relationships, workplace, and community?
Quote If you’re a follower of Jesus, I want you to think of yourself as an ambassador of the kingdom of God. You are an ambassador. You are not the king, you are not the ruler. You don’t get to make the calls, but you get to partner with the leader who does.
Prayer
Lord, help me to be a faithful ambassador of Your kingdom. Use my life to reflect Your love, grace, and authority. Amen.
Day 4: Living as New Creation People
Devotional Through Jesus, we have the opportunity to experience a new birth and become new creation people. This transformation changes our identity and our mission. We are called to live in a way that reflects God’s renewal and restoration. God’s ultimate plan is not to erase everything and start over but to renew and restore what already exists. This means our lives should be a reflection of this renewal. We are called to practice living as new creation people, letting God’s presence and rule be evident in our thoughts, actions, and relationships. Reflect on how you can live as a new creation person. How can you let God’s renewal be evident in your daily life?
Bible Verse
‘Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea.’ – Revelation 21:1
Reflection Question
How can you let God’s renewal be evident in your daily life?
Quote Notice that it’s a renewal. God is making all things new, not making new things altogether. There’s a lot to that, so much to that.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the new creation we have in Jesus. Help me to live in a way that reflects Your renewal and restoration. Amen.
Day 5: Hope in God’s Renewal
Devotional The ultimate hope described in Revelation 21 is not about escaping to a distant heaven but about God’s dwelling place coming down to a renewed earth. God promises to make everything new, not by creating entirely new things but by redeeming and renewing what already exists. This hope should shape how we live today. We are called to practice being imagers of God, extending His presence and rule in our relationships, workplaces, and communities. As we live in light of this hope, we can bring a taste of God’s kingdom to the world around us. Consider how you can live in the hope of God’s renewal. How can you extend His presence and rule in your daily life?
Bible Verse
‘He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”‘ – Revelation 21:5
Reflection Question
How can you extend God’s presence and rule in your daily life?
Quote Each day this week, I want you to read Revelation 21:1-5. And after you read it, I want you to pray. Lord, help me live today in the hope your renewal.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the hope of Your renewal. Help me to live in a way that extends Your presence and rule in my daily life. Amen.
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