Kingdom Perspective

As we see the deteriation of political, economic, social and moral structures in our world, God is calling us to refocus our attention and trust from the kingdom systems of this world to His kingdom. In Luke 17:20-21 Jesus defines His kingdom for us.

“Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, "The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say,’ See here!' or 'See there!' For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you."

The kingdom of God does not come with observation. Oftentimes we measure ministry by what we can observe using earthly social and religious measurements. As we measure by these man-made standards, we fail to truly grasp what God is doing. We cannot observe the kingdom through the lense of human observation but only through the eye of God’s Spirit. So, what we see happening in the political and economic world and even in the church world is not what is happening in God’s kingdom.

The kingdom is in you, as it is in the hearts of millions of believers worldwide. It cannot be seen, measured or comprehended. It is greater than any one of us could even imagine. God is not shaken by what is happening in this world, because His kingdom is not of this world. Jesus told Pilate in John 18:36 "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight.” When Jesus spoke these words, He was standing almost naked, beaten beyond recognition, those closest to Him had abandoned him and the crowds were screaming for His death. Yet, He was speaking with confidence to the earthly authority, who thought He controlled Jesus’ fate. Why? Because Jesus understood who He was and the power and authority of His kingdom. He saw things Pilate could never comprehend because they were of two totally opposite kingdoms. Like Jesus, we need to begin to see His kingdom from His perspective and not according to man made religious structure.

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18) Lord, may we not be moved by what we see and the circumstances of our day. Give us your eyes to see what you see and to be moved by what moves you.

Yours in Christ,

Andy Clark