After the challenge of Remembrance, on Sunday we hear the challenge to be ready!

All you scouts and guides out there will know the mantra – BE PREPARED!

When Jesus told people about what the Kingdom of God was like, He used many images and stories. Most of the parables are familiar today, and definitely make us think. No bad thing! All too often life rushes by and we don’t stop to think about what is coming.

The Kingdom of God is paradoxical – it is here, now, and it is still to come!

Jesus tells us that we can be part of the Kingdom of God now by believing in Him as Saviour and Friend but also tells us that the Kingdom of God will come in the future when He returns as King!

Many greater minds than mine have grappled with this concept – see the tomes in the Theological section in the library! How can we make sense of it?

There are two key parts to this … living in the Way of the Kingdom today ensures that we are ready for Jesus’ return. And Jesus’ return is a real deadline, not like the furniture sales or Black Friday which go on forever. The end will happen with no (as the American’s put it) do-overs!

Don’t be a dopey bridesmaid!

Join us to get wise,

God Bless,

REV Mark RS Smith