Restoration

Dec 26 – When will you restore the Kingdom – Acts 1:6-7

    The disciple gathered around Jesus and they asked Him a very important question to them.  Interesting what seems important to us does not always seem as important with God.  They asked Him if He was going to restore the Kingdom at this time.  Right up to the end they did not fully comprehend that Jesus’ kingdom was not a political one.  At this moment they still saw Jesus as a conquering Messiah not a suffering servant.  Jesus answers bluntly and simply.  It is not for them to know the times or seasons which the Father has Himself put into His power.  John 21:20-23 comes into play.  There are some things that we do not need to know.  We are to simply follow God and do His will.  We can read the signs but to predict or name the date of the coming of the Kingdom is not for us to know.  We are call to live ready.  If some maniac or false prophet comes along and tells you they know when Christ is coming back call them what they are a liar.  Jesus states here this is the Father realm and His alone.  You are I are call to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.  That is enough to keep us busy until Jesus comes.