Missing It

[One reason I was hesitant to get back into "blogger world" was this tendency to neglect taking the time to write down current thoughts that will hopefully prove helpful to any who take the time to read. If you do check to see if I have written anything, please forgive my delay. It is certainly not because God hasn't been saying anything to me! My journal is filled with insights God has given me, truths that are transforming me, mysteries that I wrestle with, and praises for the ONE who has given me the privilege of taking this journey.]

On the current front, my thoughts and gleanings are directed to the subject of God's Kingdom being present right here on planet earth. The more our world spirals downward through anti-God influences, His Kingdom remains strong, intact, unhurried, and dependable. Since we place so much weight on those who lead us, I find great comfort and excitement to know that God's Kingdom is in great shape because the Leadership cannot be questioned, challenged, or overthrown. Jesus is the ruler in the Kingdom of God! As some of our songs testify, "HE REIGNS!"

For those who have personally experienced God's love and power through salvation, it is a given fact that Jesus Reigns over the Throne of God "In Heaven." We also readily accept that His Dominion and Power cannot be challenged by anyone or anything! We fully expect, because of our salvation, to reside with our Risen Lord forever after our time on earth ends. But, there is one aspect of God's Kingdom that receives very little publicity or explanation. Jesus said for us to pray this way... "Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth just as it is in heaven." (Matt. 6:10) This tells me that there is much more involved in becoming a "Christ-Follower" than heart/head belief, verbal profession of belief that His Gospel is TRUTH, and labeling ourselves as Christians, Believers, etc.!

I have been meditating on the current position that many people take in reference to their Christian faith. It is like we expect God to be explainable. We also expect somehow that our willingness to give away our allegiance to God through Christ should somehow insulate or insure us against painful life-situations here on earth. When trials and troubles do come, we struggle to "make sense" of them, wondering why God has abandoned us. My thoughts are leaning towards a different understanding about the Kingdom of God coming on earth right now! (like Jesus said it was supposed to) The reason we don't see the Kingdom of God transforming our social structures on earth is because even those of us who have embraced the Truth of Jesus' story have continued to exist more in the "Worldly Kingdom" than we do the Kingdom of God!

If interested, chew on this idea: What difference could it make if God's Kingdom agenda became our agenda? Let me know what you think. I will pursue more thoughts along these lines for those who are intrigued enough to participate in the climb!