The Kingdom of God

Our culture isn't set up as a kingdom, so Jesus' phrase "the Kingdom of God" sounds a bit foreign to our ears. But we do understand leadership and administration. For example, every four years, we elect a man (at least until this point) who instantly becomes the most powerful person in the world. His "reign" extends over what happens in much of the world.

Jesus meant this and more when he talked and prayed about God's kingdom coming. The Kingdom of God was his basic message. And it's what the early Christians meant when they said "Jesus is Lord."

Here's a clear and and concise description of the Kingdom of God by Mike Breen:

"God is in charge.
He loves you and is near to you.
What would you like him to do for you?"

Jesus communicated that message over and over, because he knew it was true and knew that people's lives would be radically altered when they lived into it's truth.

Stop and think about it. If that message is true, what does that mean for the biggest challenge you are facing right now?