the kingdom of God // Wednesday E-Devotion

(NOTE: Here are some notes and thoughts from Rick Warren's message at CATALYST last week.)

God doesn't bless your agenda. His agenda IS the kingdom.

The kingdom of God is wherever Jesus is king.

That is a huge statement for. The kingdom is something that Jesus talked about all the time. It happens when God's people begin to obey and follow God. If you want God's blessing, you have to get on God's agenda.

Warren talked about Moses and the staff that he carried in his hand. The points from this Scripture will preach.

Exodus 4:2 (nlt) --- Then the Lord asked him, "What is that in your hand?""A shepherd's staff," Moses replied.

Remember this: when God asks you a question, it is never for your benefit and when God does a miracle, it is never to show off.

Moses' staff lets us see his identity (a shepherd), his income (as a shepherd) and his influence (leading sheep). God said to Moses, as He says to us, "surrender it all. Lay it down." When we lay down things, they come to life, but when we pick them up, they die. What a picture of the turning point in Moses' life.

God used that staff to do countless things for God's people. When Moses put down his shepherd's staff, it began to be known as The Rod of God.

The purpose of influence is to speak up for those who have no influence. The kingdom of God is our influence on others to know Jesus. We have to be part of His kingdom. That is awesome leadership on purpose.

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