‘The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, “Look, here it is!” or “There!” for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.’
Lk.17:20,21
When asked about the coming of God's Kingdom, Jesus points away from the calendar and towards the very questioners. The Kingdom of God is not a 'when' event. Rather, it's a 'where' place, and the where is in the midst of us.
This hints at the mystery of the timelessness of God. Jesus, the same yesterday, today and forever, is just that... always the same. This places me before Jesus today in just as real a way as he was before the Pharisees in today's Gospel.
So, when Jesus says the Kingdom of God is in the midst of us, he is telling me as much as he is the questioning Pharisees. What's my response? Yes Lord, you are my king. I choose to be a subject of your kingdom, here, now, today.
What a privilege Lord, to serve in your kingdom today. Holy Spirit, be my strength and my guide.
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