Jesus was on trial for being both: A Social Terrorist Against the Roman Government and A Spiritual Terrorist Against the Jewish Government He was neither - His Kingdom was not of this world.
Jesus gave us instructions as to how we are meant to live in this present world as we wait for the future world. It is found in the Sermon on the Mount. It is a guide for disciples on how to live today in light of tomorrow. It is Kingdom Living…. Now.
Notice that the Beatitudes are bracketed by the phrase, “for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 5:3-10)
Living out the Beatitudes produces and provides light to the world. It is not easy to live this way, but it has a profound impact on a lost and dying world.
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
And there it is: “Glorify your Father in Heaven.” That is why we live, and that is why we do what we do with our lives.
The Westminster Shorter Catechism reminds us that “the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” This is developed from the inspired wisdom of Psalm 16:8-9; “I have set the Lord continually before me…Therefore, my heart is glad.” Will you live out your life in 2026 to the glory of God?
I guess it all depends on whose kingdom you are most interested in.
Serving Him with you
Until He comes for us, Fred | 