Jesus knew that the Church is going to be universal. But he didn’t seek it in his life time. Through his ministry, he showed a glimpse of it. His goal was to preach to the Israelites. In this way, Jesus was to make the story: the story of faithful God. And this story is going to be told everywhere.

This story was predicted in the Bible. It wasn’t comfortable for Jesus to live the story out. It was a challenge for him.

Faith 
Faith is a prerequisite for everything Jesus did. Faith is the language of the Kingdom of heaven Jesus mentioned. Faith makes a way into the Kingdom. For this reason, Jesus understood that since the faith is the language now Asian, African, European, and American can come into his Kingdom. They will get their citizenship if they have faith in this kingdom. Since this is the only requirement, it opened a way to diversity in God’s kingdom. Those who have faith enter into God’s kingdom.

But in order to remain in this kingdom, it is very important to strengthen your faith. Because you enjoy the privilege of this citizenship, as you keep your faith. You need to nourish your faith.

How?
Reading the story is important. It is because the story tells you how to live by faith. It tells you about prayer, having a goal, expecting positive future, “Act as if it is impossible to fail,” and “Love in action.” 

When you hope something, you have faith. When you obtain a sense of certainty in your thinking, you have faith. Faith is being certain of your bright and imaginative future. So, faith makes you succeed. Faith moves mountains, according to Jesus. Faith changes things. Faith heals you. Faith makes you walk on water. Faith makes you an heir of the kingdom.

Faith makes Jesus happy. When we understand this language of faith, we join the kingdom of Jesus.