What does the Kingdom consist of… This kingdom of God – what does it consist of?When we are sinking in our need, which is still going on, however ghastly it is at the moment, this word of comfort penetrates and prevails: “God is indeed our Father and he will care for us!” That is the kingdomContinue reading “What does the Kingdom consist of…”
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When you hear about God’s Kingdom…
When you hear about God’s Kingdom… So when you hear about God’s kingdom, be true to it; that is the only thing required of us. Be faithful. Where alien influences creep in – away with them – we want God alone! Let nothing else have dominion; everything depends on this. Do not work yourselves up withContinue reading “When you hear about God’s Kingdom…”
How good it is…
How good it is… How good it isthat the rulership of God does not depend on the flaunted abilities of a few people who are at the top. No, his rulership first seeks out the sick, the poor, and the abandoned. God’s blessing is not a matter of improving the surroundings and decorating the houses ofContinue reading “How good it is…”
The Kingdom belongs to such as these…
The Kingdom belongs to such as these… The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, those who are poor in spirit – for it is these who understand God, for they live according to their hearts. The others live according to their heads and thus cannot be used. They are too concerned about what mightContinue reading “The Kingdom belongs to such as these…”
Heaven belongs to such as you….
Heaven belongs to such as you…. The kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these, those who are poor in spirit – for it is these who understand God, for they live according to their hearts. The others live according to their heads and thus cannot be used. They are too concerned about what might happenContinue reading “Heaven belongs to such as you….”
The Kingdom will come…
The Kingdom will come… “The kingdom will indeed come! Watch for it!” How dare I say this? Is it foolhardy of me to say this? No! I am completely certain of it, absolutely sure. Now is the time when we have to say, “Watch out, everyone! A new reign is about to begin.” God’s rule willContinue reading “The Kingdom will come…”
We celebrate the outpouring…
We celebrate the outpouring… We celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of full community because it meant that paradise was given back in the midst of an unpeaceful, hostile environment. Jesus had begun this spiritual battle against the injustice of mammon, against impurity in human relationships, and against killing and war. TheContinue reading “We celebrate the outpouring…”
The Savior is coming
The Savior is coming The Savior is coming.He is not sitting on some celestial throne, resting somewhere in eternity, waiting for some particular time before he acts or a certain moment when he will suddenly plunge in. The coming of the Savior runs like a thread throughout history, through God’s working in the world (Matt. 28:20).Continue reading “The Savior is coming”
Piece of Jesus’ Future
Piece of Jesus’ Future Many times the Savior calls out to us, “Watch! Be ready!” Here the call is especially to “watch for my coming, for my future!” With this call Jesus gives us a task. If we fulfill this task – to watch for his future – it is as though his future is comingContinue reading “Piece of Jesus’ Future”
What is the kingdom of God?
What is the kingdom of God? What is the kingdom of God?It is community in God, community in God’s justice, that is, justice in the sight of God, the social justice that is part of brotherly community. Love God! Love your neighbor! (Matt. 22:37– 40) That is what justice means. Love God in such a wayContinue reading “What is the kingdom of God?”
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