Good News of the Kingdom

Do you sometimes wonder what God is doing?

“The time has come,” [Jesus] said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15)

Matthew calls it the kingdom of heaven. Mark, Luke, John and Paul refer to it as the kingdom of God. The gospel writers quote Jesus using the word kingdom 100 times. Jesus’ repeated emphasis tells us to pay attention.

What is the kingdom of heaven like? When or where will we experience the kingdom of God? How do we enter the kingdom of heaven? Who will inherit this kingdom? Dig into God’s word with me and discover the kingdom of God.

Jesus brings us good news from God. In fact, it’s one of the reasons He came. “But [Jesus] said, ‘I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.’” (Luke 4:43-44)

Good news: A Savior has come to your rescue.
Good news: Jesus provides the way to freedom.
Good news: God will supply what you need.
Good news: Jesus mends broken hearts.
Good news: Your sins can be forgiven.
Good news: The kingdom of heaven accepts tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners.
Good news: God invites you to enter His kingdom.

Prior to Jesus – the long awaited Messiah – people relied on rules and sacrifices to make themselves right before God. With Jesus, all that changed. “The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.” (Luke 16:16)

Whatever your situation – no matter where you live, who you are or what you’ve done – Jesus came to bring you the good news of the kingdom. Will you respond to His invitation?

Thank you, Holy God, for the good news of Your kingdom. Amen.

Questions: How has the good news changed your life? What happens to our Christian walk of faith when we forget this good news?

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4 Responses to “Good News of the Kingdom”

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• Lynn says:

  January 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm

  I am suffering right now because my husband died. To know that God mends a broken heart is definitely good news. I will wait for His time and trust Him until then.
• woody says:

  January 11, 2012 at 6:45 pm

  The good news that Jesus brought,gave me a peace and purpose for my life.
  If I forget it I become empty. I become as a sounding brass and a tinkling cymbol.
• Jamie says:

  January 13, 2012 at 11:53 am

  Lord God I pray for Lynn as she grieves the loss of her husband. You are the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort and that is what her broken heart needs now. Lord I pray that Your Holy Spirit would help her to recognize Your presence, Your guidance and Your strength in her life. I pray that You would help others to come around her who can speak Your comfort into her life. Thank You for Your faithfulness so that we never have to be uncertain of Your love or constant care in our lives. Amen.

  Lynn, let me invite you to talk with one of online mentors. You will find a person to whom you can talk to and share your sorrow and you will find someone who will help remind you to look to God for your strength. There is a Mentor Request Form at http://powertochange.com/experience/talk-to-a-mentor.
• kanj says:

  February 11, 2012 at 8:04 pm

  Woody, Your words pretty much sums it up for myself as well. I am at a crossroads of sorts, and although I miss terribly the full impact of my relationship with Jesus, if I can’t connect through reading Scripture, I am a very agitated, edgy person (like someone who has had too much caffeine).