What On Earth?

We look around us at some of the things taking place and may wonder “what on earth” is going on? Sometimes the question arises, “What in the world were you thinking?” Perhaps the problem is that adequate thought is not always given to actions and their impact. When we consider what is going on around us, what is the compelling power behind it all? What motivates the actions that cause what we see? What is that in our own life? What compels us to do what we do? What is the mindset behind it all? Is there a HEAVENLY LINK to “what on earth” we are doing?

When Jesus came to this earth it was for the purpose of DOING THE WILL OF THE FATHER Who had sent Him. ( John 6:38) That is what had been prophesied before His coming. (note Hebrews 10:5-7 and Psalm 40:6-8) That is “what on earth” Jesus did and the Gospels reveal that history and the blessings that stretch on into eternity for even us today.

In what Matthew records as Jesus’ sermon on the mount, the Lord provided a model for prayer that included a focus on the Father’s Will. In the first portion of that prayer we read…

“(9) …‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. (10) Your kingdom come, YOUR WILL BE DONE, ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.’” ( Matthew 6:9-10 ESV)

Part of God’s Will was the establishment of an eternal kingdom. Having fulfilled that ( Mark 9:1; Colossians 1:13), Jesus is presently reigning as “King of kings and Lord of lords.” ( 1 Timothy 6:15) If we are living as citizens of that kingdom, are we seeking GOD’S WILL -- as He has established it and revealed it from Heaven -- TO BE DONE here on earth? In that seeking are we open to Him showing us our own part in its fulfillment? To truly desire GOD’S WILL TO BE DONE on earth means for us to be willing for GOD’S WILL TO BE DONE IN our life, THROUGH our life, and BY our life! As we pray for GOD’S WILL TO BE DONE we must do so with a heart that is ready TO DO IT!

Jesus warned…
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but THE ONE WHO DOES THE WILL OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.” ( Matthew 7:21 ESV)

“What on earth” are we doing? Our relationship to Jesus and our Christian faith must be more than words. To truly believe is to accept the call to action! God will do HIS WILL! HIS WILL ultimately will prevail. The real issue is: WILL WE DO HIS? May our life be lived as a window through which those around us can glimpse the mind of God and accept the opportunity to also become citizens under Christ’s wonderful and blessed rule! Let it be HEAVEN’S THING we on earth are doing!

Have a great day KNOWING OUR DIVINE PURPOSE FOR THE PRESENT!
Carl

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