The Kingdom of Heaven
I tend to like my days of rest. Not so much the much rest since I have been not working, but the rest on Saturdays that I have been taking to just reflect and look at where I am and where I need to go. Today, I watched twice the movie Kingdom of Heaven. Its a pretty good movie. Basic premise: time of the Crusades (I believe the 2nd), blacksmith who is the son of a lord takes his place and then shows all of the people (including the Muslums) that the kingdom of heaven is that in one's heart and mind and not in walls and religion. Tis a very good movie, rent it if you have the time. And so I watched this movie twice today and just had it on my heart to share this afterwards.
The kingdom of God is not us walking around with our Bibles and PDAs saying "halleuah" or making miracles in places where there was no hope. No. It is showing to the world that there is a kingdom that exists beyond the sinfulness of this world. That exists beyond the conventions of culture and religion and stretches across every socio-economic line right into the hearts and minds of us all. That kingdom is the Kingdom of God, made very real and very approachable by His Son Jesus. And whether you read this site or another, hear that preacher or watch that program, one thing is very clear: no one will ever know God unless you make some kind of effort to walk in His plan for you. Not that you can ever escape His plan. But you can try to put things on hold by not looking in the mirror to whom you are.
Its not tech that I (or MMM) want to bring to the nations, its the kingdom of God. And no, I have no idea how or why I have this vision, but I do. And there is a team of folks here (and at other websites) that share this vision. No, we don't want to bash you, nor chide you for what you missed; we missed a whole lot too, and still do (every day). What we do know is that unless we use every means necessary to show you His heart in us, people will run to every place necessary to think that they can get away from the love of God. It's not possible, that I can admit personally.
It's not in your PDA, but you can show others when using it;
It's not in your iPod, but when you bop your head others will feel it;
It's not in your hosted hotspot, but when people sit to rest, they will taste it;
It is in their heart and mind, and some are just itching at the bit for you to let them know that He is there.
Have a good rest of weekend all.
The kingdom of God is not us walking around with our Bibles and PDAs saying "halleuah" or making miracles in places where there was no hope. No. It is showing to the world that there is a kingdom that exists beyond the sinfulness of this world. That exists beyond the conventions of culture and religion and stretches across every socio-economic line right into the hearts and minds of us all. That kingdom is the Kingdom of God, made very real and very approachable by His Son Jesus. And whether you read this site or another, hear that preacher or watch that program, one thing is very clear: no one will ever know God unless you make some kind of effort to walk in His plan for you. Not that you can ever escape His plan. But you can try to put things on hold by not looking in the mirror to whom you are.
Its not tech that I (or MMM) want to bring to the nations, its the kingdom of God. And no, I have no idea how or why I have this vision, but I do. And there is a team of folks here (and at other websites) that share this vision. No, we don't want to bash you, nor chide you for what you missed; we missed a whole lot too, and still do (every day). What we do know is that unless we use every means necessary to show you His heart in us, people will run to every place necessary to think that they can get away from the love of God. It's not possible, that I can admit personally.
It's not in your PDA, but you can show others when using it;
It's not in your iPod, but when you bop your head others will feel it;
It's not in your hosted hotspot, but when people sit to rest, they will taste it;
It is in their heart and mind, and some are just itching at the bit for you to let them know that He is there.
Have a good rest of weekend all.
posted by Antoine @ 7/15/2006 10:02:00 PM
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