Title

Stewards of the Kingdom

Scripture
The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms . . . shall be given to . . . the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.
(Daniel 7:27)
Devotional
Look around. Look at the heavens and the earth. These kingdoms and dominions are given to us so we can be stewards of the manifold grace of God. We are to rule and reign with Him, overseeing and taking dominion of His creation. This we are to do by serving and obeying Him in all that we are called to do.
The heavens and the earth are not a fragile ecosystem, but a great kingdom designed to last until its Creator says that it is finished. The key to prospering in this kingdom is not accomplished by attempting to maintain some man-devised balance, but by maintaining a right relationship with its Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Furthermore, remember we are to take this dominion as good stewards with righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.(1) Look around at the greatness of this kingdom; it is your inheritance.

(1) Romans 14:17
Text For The Day
Daniel 7:27: “The kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdoms… shall be given to… the saints of the Most High. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him.”
Thought For The Day

“I place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of God. If anything will advance the interests of the kingdom, it shall be given away or kept, only as by giving or keeping it I shall most promote the glory of Him to whom I owe all my hopes in time or eternity.” David Livingstone, (1813–1873), a great Missionary and explorer.

Questions To Ponder
 
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “The Kingdom of God”: The rule and reign of the Creator of the universe. “The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,” Romans 14:17.
 
Referencing: “His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away,” Daniel 7:14.
 
Applying: Endeavor to place no value on anything you have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of God. And, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you,” Matthew 6:33.