Mark 1 The old Prophets had spoken of a

Mark 1

The old Prophets had spoken of a new, coming Kingdom of God.
Isaiah spoke of a righteous kingdom.
Malachi of a kingdom of peace and healing.
400 years of no message, no revelation. Then …
John the Baptist appeared. According to what we have read in Matthews gospel he had a main message:
“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Matt 3:1
Near meaning at hand.

What is a kingdom? = it is an area of activity.
It is a place of our influence, a place where we are free to make our choices.

Jesus picked this theme up:
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:15
It is not near as in time, but ‘is at hand’. Its nearby to be able to reach for it.
The invitation is now: for the kingdom of God to overshadow (in partnership and through Jesus) your kingdom.

Invite Him to do just that today.