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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Hidden Kingdom
Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, "When will the kingdom of
God come?" Jesus answered, "God's kingdom is coming, but not
in a way that you will be able to see with your eyes. People
will not say, 'Look, God's kingdom is here!' Or, 'There it
is!' No, God's kingdom is inside you."
-- Luke 17:20-21 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
What in the world does Jesus mean? In light of his comments in the
following verses, Jesus is distinguishing between his return in glory
and the Kingdom of God. He is most likely referring to the reign of God
over the hearts of men and women who long to do his will and pin their
hopes on his deliverance. Already that Kingdom is beginning to make its
entry upon the scene with the coming of Jesus and the call of his
disciples. It 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.
The question then is not "Where is the Kingdom?" but "Is my heart
yielded to the King?" Has the Kingdom come to you? Have you truly
yielded your heart, soul, mind, and strength to do the Lord's will? Can
the influence and power of God's Kingdom be seen in your life?
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O LORD God Almighty, King of the ages, I praise you. I praise you for
your power and glory. I praise you for your work of deliverance and
salvation in the lives of men and women. I praise you for your promise
of a home and a great future with you. 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.
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