Main Thought
We often come to God with something in mind. We might want answered prayer, a good feeling, or validation. But we’ll miss the main point if we only think about ourselves. Our personal agendas have an expiration date, but God’s Kingdom doesn’t. God’s Kingdom should be our focus because it will never fall. Ironically, when we focus on God, we often find some of our deepest needs are met - like the need for personal purpose. A “calling.” We’re all called to help grow God’s Kingdom. We can grow God’s Kingdom when we grow closer to God, grow our character, and go to make disciples. We might not start out looking for God’s Kingdom, but when we embrace our place in it, then we’ll find something even greater.
Main Passages
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”
- Matthew 13:31-32But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
- Matthew 6:33You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 2:5
Discussion Questions
Have you ever discovered something great or unexpected after deciding to serve God? What happened?
Do you see any alignment between your greatest personal priorities and God’s Kingdom in this season of your life? Why or why not?
Most of us are challenged in at least one way when it comes to growing closer to God, growing in character, or going to make disciples. Which one of those three things are most difficult for you? How can you grow in this area?
Family Question
How can you help solve a problem around you?