[Discoveries] 12-11-08 The kingdom within -- Luke 17:21

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*For those struggling financially ...*/
/*There's nothing like poverty to force you to be creative. When you're 
rich, you can buy your way out of almost any trouble, but when you're 
poor, you need to think and pray your way out. A small example: We 
couldn't afford karate lessons, horseback riding lessons, guitar lessons 
for any of our kids. But God provided a way, without us needing to come 
up with the money. With God, there are always alternatives.*/

"/*... the kingdom of God is within you." -- Luke 17:21*/

On Christmas Day the presents are wrapped with care. Some have beautiful 
bows and ribbons, some are plainly wrapped. But the beauty of the 
outward package does not always predict the delight that will be 
produced by what is inside.

So also is the work of God. His most important work is hidden deep 
inside us. We look at each other and see the wrapping, and, most of the 
time, we can only guess what is inside. The scriptures tell us that the 
sons (the children) of God will be revealed. What does that mean? That 
means that the great work of God inside you and inside me will someday 
put on display. Our sins, our shame, our mistakes, our inadequacy will 
be swept aside by the wonder of His love, and who we truly are will be 
revealed.

To me this is a comfort. I'm sometimes misunderstood. More often I 
stumble, sin and make stupid mistakes. But the kingdom of God is within 
me. And His kingdom shall prevail.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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