Josiah's Sorrow

When the king heard the words of the book of the law, he tore his clothes. - 2 Kings 22:11

Monday, March 05, 2007

Jesse's Kingdom Will Not Come

My kingdom is dead and dying and it will not come. My kingdom is only darkness, sin and idolatry. I envision it as a life of comfort, pleasure and success. It would be a life wasted. Instead of trying to build a castle and a kingdom for myself, which means trying to fashion my life according to my pleasure, God calls me to live solely for His kingdom and to put all my time and effort into it. I cannot produce anything good, but by His grace He will still be glorified in this life.
Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed by Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
(Matthew 6:9-10)