The Unstoppable Kingdom: A Journey Through Acts and Our Christian Calling
Scripture testifies, from the resurrection through the book of Acts, of an ever-increasing government—a kingdom that knows no bounds. “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end” (Isaiah 9:7). This is not just a hopeful sentiment; it’s a divine declaration of the unstoppable nature of God’s kingdom. Many throughout history have attempted to halt its progress, but to no avail. When God sets His plans in motion, they cannot be derailed by human opposition. If a work truly stems from God, its success is assured; if not, it will eventually falter. There’s an assurance for every believer: nothing can thwart the purposes of God in your life, save for your own reluctance. God’s Undeterred Agenda for YouWe often look at external factors—the devil, our surroundings, even our heritage—as impediments to our spiritual journey. However, the only true obstacle we might face is ourselves. God’s kingdom within us is just as unsolvable and unstoppable as it is universally. Align yourself with His reign, and you align yourself with an unceasing force. Prosperity in Famine: Learning from JacobConsider Jacob, who sowed during famine yet reaped a hundredfold return. What seemed illogical in human terms was entirely plausible within the economy of God’s kingdom—one not affected by earthly limitations. Just as the Kingdom of Heaven operates independently of our world’s economic fluctuations, we too can prosper amidst adversity, not because of prevailing conditions, but due to the eternal nature of God’s promises. From Mistakes to Mission: Paul’s TransformationTake Saul, later known as Paul, a man originally complicit in violent threats against Jesus’ disciples. Yet, in a moment of heavenly intervention, he found himself blind and dependent, wholly surrendered to God’s command. It’s here we learn an essential truth: even in our missteps or outright rebellion, God’s purpose perseveres. And it was through this surrender that Paul became a chief architect of the early Church, penning much of what would become the New Testament. Identity and Purpose: Discovering Who We Are in HimOur understanding of who God is shapes our identity. People who know their God are secure in their skin, liberated from the fickle standards of human acceptance. They operate from a place of divinely imparted grace, thus extending the same grace to others. True fulfillment comes when one’s internal compass is aligned with God’s heartbeat, making the questions “Who are you, Lord?” and “What do you want me to do?” foundational to a purposeful life in Christ. The Assurance of Completion: Philippians 1:6Paul assures us in Philippians 1:6 that He who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. If God can repurpose lives strewn with failure—lives like those of David, Peter, and indeed Paul—then rest assured, He can, and will, use you for His glory. Let this message spark transformation as we adopt a posture of obedience and inquiry, asking not merely for things but seeking direction: “Lord, what do you want me to do?” In doing so, we take up our role in the unstoppable narrative God has authored—a narrative where His kingdom thrives through us, and His will is executed on earth as it is in heaven.