June 27, 2006

[Rev. Doc]

Pointing To Heaven

"Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Matthew 6:10

There are 2 popular traditions in Africa: drinking tea and playing soccer. However, these traditions are not unique to Africa, but were brought to the continent by the British. Even when it is very hot, each afternoon in many parts of Africa they pause to drink hot tea. Why? Because the British who colonized Africa brought those traditions with them. Even though a person may have never visited the United Kingdom, they can get a glimpse of the UK by watching a soccer match and tea time. They are doing in Africa as it is done in England. Similarly, people should get a glimpse of heaven by viewing the lifestyles of Christians as we allow God’s will to be done "on earth as it is in heaven." We are ambassadors of Christ, pointing to the Kingdom of God.

Prayer: Ask God to help you live in such a way that your life points to His Kingdom.

"The life of a Christian is an education for higher service."
~Corrie Ten Boom