Devo Week 52 - Discerning the Unseen Realm
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” Matt.10:16
The Last Will Be First - Their Seat at the Table
The last will be first is one of those many counterintuitive statements about the Kingdom of God, just like the greatest leader among you is the servant. God’s invitation to His end-time Kingdom Feast is secured for all nations through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. A place at the table has been prepared for everyone who understands this Good News and chooses to come to His great banquet. (Luke 14:16-24)
WHO IS FOR US
God is for every nation and has commissioned His followers to be witnesses of the light of revelation among the non-Jewish nations to bring them to Christ. His followers are to be empowered witnesses because of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Neither Christianity nor the church can offer salvation, but only Christ Himself. (Acts 4:12) The brighter and clearer our witness shines upon Christ, the more others will receive the invitation to God’s great banqueting table.
WHO IS AGAINST US
Our spiritual battle will center around both the light and life of Christ shining through our lives. Satan attempts to block, hinder, diminish and snuff out our witness for Christ. The Apostle Paul admonishes us to ‘live a life worthy of the Gospel,’ to live faithfully unto our Savior. (Phil. 1:27) This means sharing the life of Christ among all nations and sharing His Kingdom invitation with them. We overcome the schemes of the evil one by living “holy and godly lives.” (II Peter 3:11) The end will come only as representatives from every nation receive the Good News, having experienced Christ through our witness among them. (Matt. 24:14)
PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL BREAKTHROUGH
Father, thank You for not leaving us alone but rather pouring out the Holy Spirit to empower our witness and sanctify our lives. Let the light of Christ shine brightly as we seek to share Your Good News among all nations. In Jesus’ name, Amen!