God Is Big Enough

This week, we explored the profound teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on Matthew 6:19-21. This passage challenges us to reconsider where we place our treasures and how our investments reflect the desires of our hearts. We are reminded that earthly treasures are vulnerable to decay and theft, while heavenly treasures are eternal and secure. This teaching aligns with our ongoing "God is Big Enough" series, which is part of our capital campaign aimed at fostering a legacy that transcends our lifetime.

We delved into the concept of "one kingdom living" versus "two kingdom living." Two kingdom living is characterized by fear and a divided allegiance between financial security and faith. It often leads to anxiety and a lack of true generosity. In contrast, one kingdom living is rooted in full trust and surrender to God, acknowledging that He is big enough to provide and multiply our investments for His kingdom mission. This approach encourages us to invest in eternal values and align our resources, time, and faith with God's mission.

The sermon also highlighted the importance of being on mission, which creates a legacy that outlives us. By investing in God's dreams and mission, we contribute to a spiritual legacy that impacts future generations. Our capital campaign is not just about renovations but a spiritual challenge to align our hearts and treasures with God's kingdom mission. As we prepare for Commitment Sunday, we are called to reflect on whether we believe the kingdom mission is worth our wealth and how we can invest in something that lasts forever.

Key Takeaways:

- **The Impact of Choices**: Our daily decisions shape our lives and reveal what we truly value. Spiritually, these choices reflect who and what we worship. Aligning our decisions with God's kingdom mission ensures that our lives are focused on eternal values rather than temporary gains.

- **One Kingdom Living**: Living with a singular focus on God's kingdom means trusting fully in His provision and direction. This approach contrasts with two kingdom living, which is rooted in fear and divided allegiance. One kingdom living proclaims that God is big enough to meet our needs and multiply our investments for His mission.

- **Eternal Investments**: Jesus teaches us to store treasures in heaven, where they are secure and eternal. Our investments in God's kingdom mission yield spiritual dividends that outlast us, creating a legacy that impacts future generations.

- **Generosity and Faith**: True generosity is driven by faith, not fear. When we trust God with our resources, we experience the joy of being part of something eternal. This requires a shift from seeing our possessions as our own to recognizing them as gifts from God to be used for His purposes.

- **Legacy of Mission**: Being on mission with God creates a legacy that transcends our lifetime. By investing in God's dreams and mission, we contribute to a spiritual legacy that impacts future generations and proclaims that God is big enough to accomplish infinitely more than we can imagine.