Building God’s Kingdom

Today’s readings are out of Matthew 6:10, John 20:21, Acts 1:8, and Matthew 28:19-20. Begin today’s devotion by reading these passages in your Bible.

Throughout this week we’ve looked at God’s heart to reach everyone in our world with the Gospel and meet their needs in tangible ways–and this is a huge focus for us at Newbreak Church! That’s why we began what we call “Kingdom Builders.” Kingdom Builders (KB) is the way that we fund the people and projects both locally and globally to bring the life-changing gift of God’s grace to their world. KB involves giving of our financial resources to these important God-led causes close to home and around the world, serving through mission trips and local outreaches, and praying consistently for all of our missionaries and partners. We invite everyone who calls Newbreak their church home to join us in this and become a vital part of it. We believe we’ll get to see the powerful works of God all over our neighborhoods and our world as we unite together around these causes!

Let’s read through these inspiring calls from God to reach our world and reflect on how we can play a role in that.

Matthew 6:10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. John 20:21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Matthew 28:19-20 19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing 20 them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Reflect

1. What do these verses say to you about the role God has for you in His Kingdom?
2. How does meeting the needs of people help “God’s Kingdom come” and “God’s will be done” here on earth?
3. Why do you think God chooses to work through us to meet these needs, instead of just doing it by Himself?
4. Take some time to read about our projects at www.newbreak.church/kb Which project(s) speaks most to your heart currently?

Act

• Pray about how God is leading you to join us in impacting the world through Kingdom Builders:
• How might He want you to start giving towards it?
• Are there any mission trips He might be calling you to step out in faith and go on?
• How can you make these projects and partners a regular part of your prayer life?

Pray

Almighty God, we pray along with Jesus that Your Kingdom would come and Your will would be done here in our city, in our country, and in our world, as it is in Heaven. Use us individually and as a church to help bring Your life-changing message of grace to everywhere we can. Leave us in awe of Your powerful works as we join You in this mission. Amen.