SUNDAY, October 3

Scripture: Acts 17:26

If we accept the scripture paradigm about being Kings and Priests, then we have to deal with the core purpose. The sphere of influence for us bringing justice is outlined in Acts 17:26, “And He has made from one blood every nation of man to dwell on the face of the earth and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their habitation”. This is perhaps one of the most interesting Greek statements in the entire New Testament for the simple reason that the aorist-participle is not later in time than the main verb. The verb construction implies “that the choice of man’s home preceded his creation in the divine plan”. In other words God looked at the condition of America and He created a people who have enough heart to say yes to Him and He trusts us to change it. Every King has a kingdom. If you’re a King, you have a kingdom. The question is, what is your kingdom? Your kingdom according to Acts 17:26 is the nation you’re living in and the generation to which you were born. Your kingdom includes your generation, your nation your state, your city and your family. These are all areas to which we are called to bring God’s justice. Bringing a kingdom influence into these areas comprise our appointed calling according to Acts 17:26. Will we be known as the generation who lost everything that the Founding Fathers were willing to “buy” and “pay for?” Or will we qualify for the generation that embraced Isaiah 61:4; “And they shall rebuild the old ruins, They shall raise up the former desolations, And they shall repair the ruined cities, The desolations of many generations.”