Jesus, The One Who Invites Us Into True Fulfilment by Larry Sparks

Day 18 of the “What Child is This?” Advent Devotional

In this manner, therefore, pray… ‘Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’ (Matthew 6:9,10)

Jesus wants to answer every single prayer that you and I pray. It is true. He also wants to satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts. Before you write this off as some type of me-centered approach to the Gospel, think again.

Peel away all of the layers and let us honestly evaluate: what brings us the greatest satisfaction or sense of significance in life? Interestingly enough, such things are not directly consumed with us. It is when we participate in that which is greater and higher than ourselves where we ultimately experience the greatest fulfillment. When we participate in the ever-increasing government and Kingdom of God this purpose is being fulfilled. When our lives are committed to the expansion of His Kingdom on Earth, and it is from this place we pray, Heaven will unceasingly respond.

I want us to continue along the same path we were traveling yesterday. We looked at how we get to participate in the ever-increasing reign of God’s Kingdom on Earth. It is not in recession. It is not shaking, even when everything else on the planet is. If anything, God’s marching orders for those who carry His Kingdom are simple—onward and upward. Forward. I am going to leave the conclusion in His most capable control. How history ultimately comes to a finale is in the hands of the Author of History. In the meantime, I want us to enjoy this great and high honor of collaborating with Almighty God in seeing His glory flood every corner of the planet.

I am so grateful that the be-all and end-all of existence is not me. Think of it. If purpose and destiny ultimately ended with you and I, where is the high significance? If salvation was just about getting us into heaven one day, or saving us from our sins for the sake of us, what great fulfillment would we find while walking the Earth? God has set it up so that our great fulfillment and deepest satisfaction are found in participating with Him in seeing His glory cover the Earth.

There is no greater quest, no greater aim, and no greater pursuit than this. Why? The One who receives all the glory is the only One worthy of the glory. By participating in His glory, we are actually participating in the only thing that can bring us any legitimate form of lasting, deep satisfaction.

Advent Prayer

Father, remind me that my sense of significance and fulfillment are found in building Your Kingdom.

You have invited me to join You in seeing Heaven transform every part of culture and society, starting with my life and my sphere of influence.

Show me how to carry and release Your Kingdom today.