Apicontent

“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.”
(Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV)

God’s revelation of himself and his plan of redemption for humankind have been clearly written in the Bible. We have reflected on:

• the brevity of life,
• the temporary nature of this world versus the eternal world we are heading for,
• our purpose for being here,
• the opportunity for us to partake of the divine nature,
• soaking our hearts in the Word of God,
• sowing to the Spirit,
• flowing with the Spirit, and
• the opportunity to build treasure in heaven

Understanding God’s revelation of himself makes this truth clear: Our time, talent, and treasure are to be used for God’s kingdom. We must decide whether we are going to take advantage of what God has revealed to us. Just as God gives us a choice in deciding where we will spend eternity, he also gives us the choice of being consumed by selfish, temporary desires, or by living for his kingdom purposes. If we choose the latter, there is the promise of great reward in the life to come. This reward is just on of the tremendous incentives for us to find the purpose God has for our lives and the particular works he wants us to do.

We do not have forever to make these decisions. Time is passing quickly. What are you doing with the time God has given you?

Heart Deposit

Have you captured God’s vision for you? In what ways are you pursuing his vision? What opportunities is the Holy Spirit putting before you to make your time, talent, and treasure echo into eternity? How are you responding to those opportunities?

KingdomNomics is capturing God’s vision
and running with it.

Related Verses

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time?” (Matthew 24:45)

“His master replied,’Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your mater’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:21)

“Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (1 Timothy 6:18-19)

True faith involves both knowledge and conviction know about God’s saving grace and then we act on that knowledge. Conviction moves us to act. Doing good, being generous, and being willing to share are the fruits of true faith. They are an outgrowth of the seed of faith, just as an ear of corn is the outgrowth of a kernel of corn planted in the soil. Our conviction moves us to do the good works that God has planned ahead for us to do as we walk on the path of faith.

As God transforms us by the renewing of our minds, we will find ourselves transformed from being “getters” to becoming givers. As we become givers we will be progressively more concerned with fulfilling kingdom objectives. Giving results in our laying up treasure in heaven. When we fully understand the reality of this principle, we truly begin to accomplish great things for God’s kingdom! Our giving will echo into eternity.

The promise of reward is a motivating factor as we consider the eternal impact of what we do in this world. The decisions we make here on earth will echo into eternity. In our passage for today we are promised, “so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” When we give, we also experience life!

Heart Deposit

In what ways are you able to use your time, talent, and treasure to echo into eternity? Is this a new concept for you? Think about some ways you can deposit to your bank account in heaven.

KingdomNomics echoes into eternity.

Related Verses

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18)

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” (Colossians 3:1)