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The Kingdom of God:
When we look at the world, it’s hard to find much peace or happiness. When I was young (granted a long time ago!) life seemed simpler and safer. We played outside with friends, and never heard about drugs, knife crime, or shootings. Small children walked to school without fear. Today that feels unthinkable.
The newspapers and media are filled with stories of war and fighting, poverty and hunger, school shootings, effects of climate change, earthquakes across the globe and a political outlook that looks wobbly at best. It’s not just in distant lands either – many of these things are happening on our doorstep.
Yet in the midst of all this darkness, there is a light – a promise that things will not always be this way.
The Bible very clearly tells us about the Kingdom of God. Jesus spoke about it extensively – you can read this in the New Testament gospels (which means ‘good news’). Jesus promised that a time will come when He will return to be King here on earth, putting a stop to the corruption, violence and fear.
Just imagine what the world will be like when Jesus is King:
- Peace will reign across the earth
- No more wars, no more illness, and no more death
- Justice, love, and truth will guide every decision
- The suffering we see today will be replaced by joy and healing
This is not just a dream, it is a firm promise from God; a promise for those who choose to believe and follow Him.
In 1 Corinthians ch2 v9 it says: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
So, even when the world feels overwhelming, take heart — there is hope. God has promised a future filled with peace, joy, and healing. That future is coming, and it’s found in His Kingdom.
Useful passage to look up: 1 Corinthians ch15 vs50-58
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