The Mission We Share: Building His Kingdom

 The disciples asked a reasonable question: “Lord, are you restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time?” (Acts 1:6). They had expectations rooted in politics, power, and national restoration. But Jesus’ response redirected them from when to what. He didn’t answer their curiosity about timing—instead, He gave them a mission: be My witnesses.

We often want answers to our timing questions—when will things change, when will God act, when will Jesus return? But Jesus gently shifts our focus.

The mission isn't about charts or timelines. It's about people. Jesus came to establish a spiritual kingdom that transforms hearts and extends to every nation.

This mission is not reserved for pastors or missionaries; it is for every believer. As we live and speak the gospel, the kingdom grows. Every act of obedience, every word of hope, every step in faith contributes to this mission.

Our role is not to speculate about the future but to be faithful in the present. The King has already won the victory, and we are His ambassadors.

Acts 1:7-8 - He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."

Application: Reflect on your current priorities. Are you more focused on “when” questions than “what” you’ve been called to do? Make a list of small ways you can participate in God's kingdom work this week.

Prayer: Jesus, forgive me when I focus more on outcomes than obedience. Teach me to trust Your timing and to be faithful in the mission You’ve given me. Let my life be a living testimony of Your grace. Amen.