Luke 17:20-21
“The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed… For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you.”
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I already have a concept of our dream house. But it is still a concept – kept in my and my wife’s mind. We are still paying for the lot so we cannot build it yet. And until it is completely built, it would remain a dream – soon to be realized. Until we see it, feel it and live in it, we would only be living in our dreams. That is the reality of living in this earthly world.
Jesus is offering us more than this earthly world. He is offering us more than just a dream.
Yes, He promised us heaven and the Kingdom of God.
Yes, He promised us eternal life and His second coming.
Jesus did not want us to expect an immediate kingdom, but now that promise is not just a dream for it lives in our every hearts. All we need is to accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
The Kingdom of God is not a visible territory with borders. It is not a capitol building with beautiful architecture. Instead, his Kingdom, God's Kingdom, has already begun to make its appearance as people bow their hearts to the King and offer themselves in service to His rule.
Have you truly yielded your heart, soul, mind, and strength to do the Lord's will? Is His Kingdom now rightfully placed in your heart?
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, I praise You for Your power and glory. I praise You for Your work of deliverance and salvation in our lives. I praise You for Your promise of a home and a great future with us. Now I ask that Your will be done in my life as I offer myself to serve and honor You as the only true and living God, in Jesus' name.
Amen +
Your word is for ever, O Lord.
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