Impending Kingdom Activity

As we looked at the life of John the Baptist in each of the gospel accounts, we discovered the children of Israel were filled with a great expectancy. After 400 years of prophetic silence, God was now speaking through a prophet. God was about to act in His kingly power to bring about the salvation of the righteous and the judgment of the wicked. Yet, it was done in a manner that many had not expected - even John the Baptist.

This impending kingdom activity was going for the heart - our motives, our thoughts, our desires, our attitudes. . . .

And many turned away because they had a vision of an earthy or worldly greatness. Jesus said "whoever would be great among you must be your servant" (Mt 20:26b).

Where do you find yourself today? Are you walking away because this Christian life is so very different than what you had envisioned? Or have you embraced the impending kingdom activity in your heart? "And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new" (Rev 21:5a).