In Jesus’s day, it was in the air—a collective desire that nearly everyone in Judea and Galilee felt. A thousand years had passed since God had made a promise to David, and it was the sort of promise that was only held onto because it had come from God Himself: “Your house and kingdom will endure before me forever, and your throne will be established forever” (2Samuel 7:16).
It certainly didn’t look like one of David’s descendants was poised to resurrect his father’s kingdom any time soon. Rome held the land and its people tightly. In fact, it was treason to speak of another king besides Caesar. Yet when Jesus began His public ministry, the coming kingdom was central to His message—only Jesus spoke of the kingdom as belonging not merely to David, but to God.
Jesus is the King who sits on David’s throne, but more than that, He sits at the right hand of the Father. And His kingdom is not limited to the land of Israel; it spreads across the whole earth as the gospel is preached and received, until one day when it will be said, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ” (Revelation 11:15).
Those of us who know Jesus as Lord also know the kingdom as the home we long for. In Christ, we are now its citizens (Philippians 3:20), and when He returns, we will reign with Him (2Timothy 2:12). Until that day comes, we join with David and every other faithful soul throughout history who has ached with longing for the promised kingdom.
Thankful that he is faithful when we lack faith . I just am beyond blessed ❤️
That was supposed to be a reply to a comment earlier, not an entirely new comment. I’m still trying to figure out how this works. Does the app work better for replying? I’m using Google Chrome.
Thank you, I agree :) I am looking forward to sharing more on here and opening up more.
It’s so comforting to know that one day there will be no disease, death, tears, heartache or loneliness. All too often I expect this world to satisfy, but it can’t. I’m so thankful we have a perfect home to look forward to.
Yes that’s so good to know and to look forward too !
Daniel 7:14
“… His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.”
How comforting it is to be the recipient of the promise of an everlasting, undefeated kingdom and and to be deemed citizens of that kingdom.
Amen!❤️
Daniel 7:14
“… His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not
Please listen to theworkofthepeople.com/praise-song-for-the-pandemic. I think you will enjoy it if not cry.
Kristy, I know how it is a hard time right now to have a family member die. You are unable to be with other family. To give the other family hugs and to hold a celebration of life service for your loved one. But what I continue to do is remember that my loved one is now in heaven with other loved ones rejoicing and having a party. I tell myself the service is for those here on earth and it can be held at anytime. It helps but it doesn’t fully take the pain away. Time will ease that pain. Hang on to all those memories and cherish them.