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Nationwide Christian Trust MINISTRY NEWS
THE KINGDOM OF GOD
Rev. Ian Moore
EDITOR
We find ourselves living in a dramatically changing world, whether it be in world-order, technology, social behaviour ....
love, justice, and mercy in their daily lives.
I doubt if there has ever been a more critical time for God’s church to rediscover the eternal secrets of the Kingdom of God. It’s tragic that we can so easily forget that we have been “rescued from the dominion of darkness and brought into the kingdom of the Son he loves.” (Colossians 1:13). Jesus tells us we are no longer of the world (John 17:16) and that we should not conform to its ways (Romans12:2).
Dear friends, it is our heartfelt prayer these daily reflections inspire you to live transformed ‘Kingdom of God’ lives as we follow Jesus in the power of his Spirit.
With every blessing. Ian Moore
Things once thought to be enduring are being challenged, leading many to feel insecure and threatened.
To coin the words of Jerry Lee Lewis’ song, “There’s a whole lot of shaking going on!”. In Hebrews we read God’s promise, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” (Hebrews 12:27). The writer goes on to say, “Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” (vv 28-29).
Mark’s Gospel emphasises the Kingdom of God; a kingdom which is both a present reality and a future hope. It invites us to receive citizenship through personal faith and repentance. The parables used by Jesus serve as profound illustrations of this theme, often revealing the unexpected nature of God’s reign. Through Jesus’ miracles and teaching, Mark articulates the transformative power of the kingdom, urging believers to embody its values of
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