Scripture: Matthew 4:17-20
From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Thought for the Day: I was reading some worship material by James G. Kirk, and in referring to this scripture, he said, “The Kingdom involves action.” I have often said that the Kingdom of God is not so much a destination, but a divine encounter. I continue to believe that to be true, but I think Kirk’s comment takes my thinking another step. The Kingdom is not a place, but a purpose. It will never be defined by traditional borders, but by what it does…and by what those who claim to be its citizens are doing.
Prayer: Lead me, O Savior, not to some distant heaven but to places where I can help to share your Kingdom here on earth. Amen.
