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This week we look at the parables of the mustard seed and leaven to show
that the kingdom of God advances a we pray,
“Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as in heaven.”
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Living the gospel in faith, hope, and love—for now and for those who come after us.
Many Christians live with the constant expectation that Jesus is coming very soon. That hope is biblical and precious. But when that expectation becomes so dominant that it shortens our vision, something vital is lost. Scripture never calls us to abandon the world in anticipation of escape; it calls us to faithful stewardship while we wait. The Church was never meant to live with its bags packed, but with its hands at work.
Jesus taught His followers to pray for God’s will to be done on earth, to invest what they were given, and to make disciples—work that unfolds over generations. A faith that only looks toward the end can quietly neglect the present, leaving culture, institutions, and the next generation under-discipled and under-loved. Expectancy without endurance produces impatience, not maturity.
True revival has always been generational. It shapes children, reforms communities, and builds foundations that outlast those who started it. If Jesus delays His return, our calling does not change. We are still responsible for what we hand to our children and grandchildren. Faithfulness means planting trees we may never sit under and building for a future we may never see.
The hope of Christ’s return was never meant to shrink our vision, but to strengthen our faithfulness. A Church that truly believes Jesus reigns should be the most courageous builder of the future—living in hope, laboring in love, and trusting God with the times and seasons.
My book, FORESIGHT: UNFOLDING THE PLOT OF THE BIBLE, is intended to help us identify with God’s kingdom purpose for the present and to prepare the way for our grandchildren to serve the Lord. -
REVIVAL
Read More →: REVIVALREVIVAL IS HAPPENING NOW
Revival is happening to shine light in the darkness of truth-rejecting society. Oh yes, the evil forces are doing their best to block the light, but they cannot succeed. God is moving in a powerful way. People are being awakened and born again to abundant spiritual life in Jesus. Many followers of Christ are aware that we are on the verge of a great awakening. And the more we testify of this awareness, the more the revival spreads. Read my books that show from the Bible that the kingdom of God is now, in this age, conquering the kingdom of the world. Check them out at larrygrabill.com.
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MARTYRS
Read More →: MARTYRSWhy Did God Allow Charlie Kirk to be Martyred?
Tertullian, an early church father said, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” While no one relishes the idea of dying, the book of Revelation gives meaning and purpose to dying for our faith. We are assured of God’s special love for his martyrs and his help to experience a dedication so deep we could joyfully die for our faith if we should be called to do so. The incredible joy expressed at Charlie Kirk’s memorial yesterday is a testimony to this reality.
My book shows that Revelation is not just about future events, but to give meaning to the persecution and blessings God’s people can expect in every generation. Check out my book at amazon.com/dp/B0FN8KV8D1
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Identifying the two Witnesses of Revelation 11
Read More →: Identifying the two Witnesses of Revelation 11Revelation Unrolled: God’s Operation Plan to Conquer the Kingdom of the World
My book, REVELATION UNROLLED, at amazon.com/dp/B0FN8KV8D1, shows the theme of Revelation to be [conquering through the word of God and the testimony of Jesus]. All seven churches are challenged to conquer, and the Lamb is found worthy to open the scroll because he has conquered. Recognizing this theme helps us identify the two witnesses of chapter 11 as personifications of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus enjoying spiritual conquest.
Hopefully, reading this book will help you to see that God’s kingdom is presently, in this age, conquering the kingdom of the world. And in this awareness may God help us believe for a worldwide awakening. We can conquer through the faith that the Word gives us and testifying for Jesus. Click this link, amazon.com/dp/B0FN8KV8D1 , to read the synopsis and purchase if you like.
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Books by Larry Grabil
Read More →: Books by Larry GrabilFour Books to Help Your Bible Study
My study of the Bible for ministry in the last fifty years of pastoring inspired me to write four books. So I now, in my retirement, I want to encourage people through my books to apply the Word to their lives.
My books are built on the idea that the triad of faith, hope, and love is the underlying spiritual fabric of all scripture. So the more we get into the Word, the more the Holy Spirit pours out his love in our hearts along with faith and hope. This give us the “joy of the Lord which is our strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).
Go to larrygrabill.com, to find links to each book in Amazon where you can read the synopsis of each, and purchase if you like.
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The Bible as One Story: Seeing God’s Plan from Beginning to End
Read More →: The Bible as One Story: Seeing God’s Plan from Beginning to EndHave you ever wondered how the stories of the Bible connect together?
At first glance, the Scriptures can feel like a collection of separate books, events, and teachings. But when you step back, you begin to see a single, sweeping story — God’s plan to redeem His people. Jesus Himself explained this when He told His disciples, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44).The Bible is not random. From Genesis to Revelation, it is one unfolding drama of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Abraham’s faith, Joseph’s trials, Israel’s exodus, David’s kingdom, the prophets’ warnings — all of these threads point forward to Christ. When we read the Old Testament with the end in mind, we see God weaving the story toward the cross. And when we read the New Testament, we see the fulfillment of promises that began long ago.When believers grasp this, it changes how we read Scripture. Instead of isolated verses, we begin to see God’s consistent character and His unshakable plan. This brings confidence: the God who was faithful in the past is the same God who is faithful today. The Bible’s big story is meant to strengthen our faith. We can trust that our lives, too, are part of His unfolding plan.
👉 This reflection comes from my book Foresight: Unfolding the Plot of the Bible, where I dive deeper into how Scripture fits together. Buy on Amazon
