“What he seems to be saying is that the Kingdom of God is the time, or a time beyond time, when it will no longer be humans in their lunacy who are in charge of the world but God in his mercy who will be in charge of the world…
We cannot make the Kingdom of God happen, but we can put out leaves as it draws near. We can be kind to each other. We can be kind to ourselves. We can drive back the darkness a little. We can make green places within ourselves and among ourselves where God can make his Kingdom happen.”
Lord Jesus come soon…
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Great Quote Luke!
For all the good that we do, or can do, in this world, the good things cannot escape the trappings of sin, because of our human nature.
Only in the purity of selflessness-are these "green places" found, and even then, not normally by preplanned or predetermined actions, but rather by the Holy Spirit working through us, it seems they "just happen", because it is God's Kingdom shining through.
We should be more determined to let the Holy Spirit work through us to see glimpses of His kingdom.
it is a great quote....thanks.
kurt
Kurt-
Selflessness and the in-breaking of the kingdom sure do seem to be connected.
Good thoughts.
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