Kingdom Men Rising: An 8-Day Reading Plan Sample

Get Going

We should not expect God to do something through us outside of our home or inner circle if we are not first willing to get things right within it.

The deliverance of the entire nation of Israel from the hands of the Midianites started with one man seeking a better world. It started with Gideon right in his own home. Before Gideon could ever take on a national enemy, he had to first tear down his family’s idols. God had raised up Gideon for a mighty conquest, but he had to demonstrate faithfulness first. Before God would bless Gideon’s work, He asked him to be obedient with what he had around him.

Faithfulness with what you have right now and right where you are is always the first step toward further use in God’s kingdom. We see this not only with Gideon, but also throughout the Bible, and in our own lives. We expect God to move in our lives, but we refuse to get going. Instead we stand still in place, waiting for the right time when all along God has given us everything we need.

God wants you to follow Him right where you are. He wants you to be faithful now—whether it’s with your family and friends or even in your neighborhood and church. Don’t waste your time on visions of grandeur if you are not willing to get moving where God has placed you. Waiting on “the right time” can be an idol just like anything else.

We experience our greatest spiritual success when we are willing to lay down our plans, purposes, devices, and strategies, and completely devote ourselves to God and to His way. God is not interested in divided hearts. He wants your undivided attention, devotion, and obedience. He wants you to get up and get going toward the destiny He has created you to live out.

Life is not found in sitting around and waiting on the right time. Neither is it found in looking for other people to stand up and make a difference. You are to use your voice, your actions, and your life to advance God’s kingdom agenda on earth. If, and when, enough kingdom men choose to rise up for what is right and just in this world, the enemy will be forced to back down. But we can only rise up when we are first willing to relinquish the plans and the idols who have locked us in place for far too long. God has given us all we need to get going. We need to take the steps He has laid before us.