The Kingdom of God is at hand! When I hear that statement I think that it is about to begin, close by, or just starting. Maybe it is better stated - the Kingdom of God is here and now - the Kingdom of God was, is , and will forever be! We know that we live in the kingdom of this earth but do we really acknowledge and "live" in the Kingdom of God also?
I used to think about the two kingdoms in this way: each of my legs were planted in a kingdom and each kingdom was pulling me and my duty was to not split in two. I have come to see the error in this theory. It is my duty to bring my "legs" together and to stand straight and tall. That is to bring the two kingdoms together not to keep them separated. I believe that in baptism we become a child in God's kingdom. Obviously we become a child of this earthly kingdom at our birth. Living in the two kingdom is not easy. But it is made easier when we take charge of our lives and bring them closer together rather than let their pull split our lives. Thank be to God that we are given the strength, guidance, and love to make this possible. God is with us and so are others who also are journeying with us. God is calling, Christ is supporting, the Holy Spirit is empowering. Thanks be to the Triune God.
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