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.
Does anyone have any advice for when you struggle with the concept of eternity? It’s impossible to wrap my mind around this concept of time ceasing to exist in Heaven – as in our earthly bodies we are bound by time. Sometimes I feel fear when I think too much about the timelessness of eternity and was wondering if anyone had any insight or encouragement for feeling peace instead of fear when I think of it. Thank you sisters!
Time is a physical illusion, for who made time?
We were taught time. We were taught control. Time is control. If the clock didn’t exist nor gravity control the rotation of the Earth. We would spin so fast that we would be invisible.. Therefore, time is the ultimate illusion. Physicality is the ultimate illusion.. For all things seen and unseen – we are the same here, and now in eternity.
I love the book The Rest of the Gospel for thinking this through.
Thank you for making this comment and inviting discussion! I too struggle with this!
This was beyond powerful today. His kingdom reins forever and ever. Today in Huntington Beach, we march for freedom! When I see our freedom slowly slipping away, I can trust in the power of God, for he is king above all… above all the darkness in the World! Amen.
Even when we don’t see them yet, we can trust God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promises.
Longing for the day when God’s everlasting kingdom will come to fruition.
Amen…powerful
Love that even when we are faithless, He remains faithful because it’s Who He is. How extremely beautiful and wonderful He is.
Praying for all of my new Sisters in Christ!❤️
I recently joined SRT a few days ago and have been reading and reflecting on all of your comments. It is such a joy to be a part of this community and to engage with all of you in God’s Word! Thank you!❤️