Claiming The Kingdom

On April 22, 1889, thousands surged forward in the Oklahoma Land Rush—each person racing to claim land for themselves that was up for grabs to the first one to stake their claim & raise their flag. Sometimes it was every man for himself, but there were also beautiful times of teamwork and building in community. In Ephesians 4 (NKJV), Paul calls us to a different kind of pursuit: not selfish striving, but Spirit-led unity. Instead of grasping for ground, we’re urged to walk in humility, bear with one another in love, and build up the body of Christ like the holy pioneers before us who sought to exalt Christ and work free of deceit. The world may still rush for gain—but we are called to grow together in grace.