Steeped in the Word
April 27, 2025 – 04/27/2025
4 – Creation and Things That Are Made
27 – Things Unveiled and Revealed in God’s Presence and Light of Truth
The one thing I ask of the Lord — the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple. – Psalm 27:4 NLT
The Kingdom Dream
One of the most misunderstood ideas in American culture today is the “American Dream.”
In his article “The Dying American Dream,” Stephen Stone wrote something I think is worth reading and considering. “The term is used loosely to mean just about anything from the acquisition of wealth to home ownership to moral license, to success in court against McDonald’s – all without appreciation for the original significance of the Dream. Because the American Dream is largely misunderstood, as well as taken for granted, it is in danger of disappearing altogether.”
The purpose of the United States Constitution is not to guarantee a dream to anybody. It is to guarantee the opportunity for Americans to pursue their dream.
There is a big kingdom principle in this.
You see, God blesses pursuit. He doesn’t bless you sitting on your blessed assurance, knowing you’re saved, but not extending service or salvation to others.
So they come to you as people do, they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their hearts pursue their own gain. – Ezekiel 33:31
It’s an easy trap to fall into – pursuing your own gain and asking God to bless your dream. Is there anything you are pursuing for the Kingdom? Do you want to open your own business so you can be financially solvent and bless others? Are you going after a monster job so you can get out of debt and start going on mission trips? Are you going after the gift of prophecy or teaching so you can build others up?
Whatever you pursue for God’s Kingdom purpose, your Father smiles on. He likes to see you moving forward and pursuing things that glorify Him. So, instead of going after the American Dream, go after the Kingdom Dream. Figure out what floats your boat and do that for the glory and advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it. – Psalm 34:14
Grounded in Faith
Declare!
God blesses pursuit. I pursue the Kingdom in a way that allows me to bless others. The reward is so great!
Pray a-Latte
CALLING ALL PRAYER WARRIORS! JOIN THE BATTLE CRY TRIBE!
Leanna, myself, and our team are constantly on the move—taking the Good News to the nations, rescuing women and children, and standing in the places where giants still roam.
Every mission, every breakthrough, and every soul saved comes with spiritual warfare, and we need YOU—our Battle Cry Tribe—to stand in the gap, covering us with prayers of victory, protection, and supernatural favor.
The Kingdom of darkness trembles when the saints of God lift up a battle cry in unity, covering the frontlines with prayer, power, and prophetic declarations!
Blessing,
Pastor Troy Brewer
