In Matthew 28 and Isaiah 6 we see that the Great Commission is an act of faith. Advancing the Kingdom is more than taking the Gospel to the billions of people with little to no access. It’s also about our own personal faith journey with Jesus. The simple act of saying yes to His plan means we take a huge step in our understanding of the essence of Jesus. We gain a greater level of faith because we set aside our desires and move in faith.

Stepping out in faith seems daunting and maybe even scary at times. We live in a world that tells us we need a plan for everything. This is the opposite of walking in faith. The beauty of a faith journey is what happens in the journey. A wonderful understanding of Jesus is gained, and we no longer live in desperation for a better life but discover the fullness of life that comes from being spiritually fulfilled.

For those who have stepped out into a faith journey of advancing the Kingdom, it means their desire for God’s plan, even if not fully revealed, outweighs their longing for their present life. And the beauty is that they always end up going places that only God could take them – sometimes geographically but always spiritually. Their life may be full of challenges, but also growth and amazing testimony. Advancing the Kingdom for them means they have moved from just hearing stories of God’s mission to in fact living them out with the people around them. This step in faith is the integral part of the journey. These spiritual milestones come to define their lives.

Step into the beautiful and complete journey of advancing the Kingdom. It’s the heartbeat of God.

PRAY

Begin today’s prayer by talking to God honestly about faith. Pray about the steps of faith He is asking you to take so you can receive from Him more than the ordinary. Ask Him to fill you with all you need to step into the extraordinary life of advancing the Kingdom. “God show me how to be an active part of advancing the Kingdom”.