Daniel 7:27
27 The kingship and dominion
and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
shall be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most High;
their kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom,
and all dominions shall serve and obey them.’
When I first read this verse I was struck by the extreme sense of privilege that comes from the idea that the “greatness of the kingdoms… shall be given to the people of the holy ones of the Most High.” After all, it doesn’t seem like that much of a stretch to think that we are the holy ones, right? And our kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom! Well, true as that might be, my next thought was one of being completely overwhelmed.
If we’ve been (or will be given) this dominion, it is, yes, a wonderful gift, but also a huge responsibility. An overwhelming responsibility. When we talk about stewardship, it’s this kind of perspective that is helpful for me – there is so much in our lives that is a gift, and it is our responsibility to care for it. How do we care for our kingdom? What will you do today in this most amazing world to care for it?
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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