Summary: Being part of the movement to bring the kingdom of heaven to earth is not a one-time event. It requires a daily commitment and hard work. Anything that brings real and lasting change requires sustained effort over a long period of time. Think about a beautiful garden. You can’t show up, weed once, and say, “That’s it. I’ve done all I can. Now grow!” No! There will be more weeds next week, next month, and next year. For a thriving garden, you will need to weed over and over and over again. Doing so will create a safe and fertile environment for your garden to flourish. However, you might not see the benefits right away. Growth takes time and patience. Any big change requires effort. Becoming healthier doesn’t just require exercising once, but over and over again. Breaking bad habits requires constant diligence. And learning something new requires a lot of practice. Any change requires commitment and effort. The same is true for building the kingdom of God. When the disciples asked Jesus when He would restore the kingdom to Israel, He said it wasn’t for them to know the times or seasons that God has decided – but rather they should talke His Good News to the ends of the earth. That’s a long journey, but the message is: don’t give up; don’t get discouraged. And keep spreading the Good News across your world. This is Luis Palau.
