Friday, April 10, 2015

A Kingdom of Love

Luke 17:21—Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God was coming, and he answered, “The kingdom of God is not coming with things that can be observed; nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There it is!’ For, in fact, the kingdom of God is within you.”

The Holy Spirit has breathed life into each and every human being, and His Holy Spirit dwells both among us and within us. God is love, so it stands to reason that His kingdom is love.  When His kingdom comes, it will not be hailed with gold and treasures, for the treasures of God are far more spiritual.  We have the ability to welcome in the kingdom of God every day when we choose to live by Jesus’ example.  When we choose to love and forgive instead of hating and judging.  When we love others, the kingdom of God comes alive.  When we forgive others, the kingdom of God comes alive.  The only power that can overcome evil is love because love is the only thing evil does not have.  So, if we want to see the kingdom of God, all we have to do is open our hearts and minds to love and forgiveness.


Today as you pray and meditate on His Word, praise God for His unending love and mercy.  Consider your heart and release any negative feelings and resentments you’ve been holding onto.  Pray that you find the ability to forgive others who have hurt you, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in living love toward others.  Pray that God’s light would shine forth in you and through you so that others might see the kingdom of God, too.

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