A Word of Encouragement

June 22, 2026

PA084 - River Bend

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

The day after Jesus had spent an evening healing the sick and casting demons out of those they possessed, He left Capernaum for a secluded place. But the crowds searched for Him and when the found Him and tried to keep Him in Capernaum. (Luke 4:40-42)

But He said to them, "I must also preach the kingdom of God to the other cities, because I was sent for this purpose."
	Luke 4:43

Jesus' message from the beginning of His ministry was, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." (Matthew 4:17)

The 'kingdom of heaven' and the 'kingdom of God' refer to God's dominion and sovereignty over creation especially over those who accept His authority. That is why rebellious humanity is called to 'repent' - change the way you view God, realign your thoughts toward Him - and accept Him as sovereign King.

Jesus was sent to us in human form (John 1:1-2 &14) to preach the kingdom of God to us, (Luke 4:43) and He died to make reconciliation with our King possible. We are told to share that message too.

All these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their wrongdoings against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
	2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Our message, to a lost and hurting world, should be, "God wants to be your King - reconcile you to Himself and take care of you for eternity. Accept His loving offer. All are welcome."

They will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.
	Luke 13:29

Melech HaMelachim - King of kings - help me share Your desire for reconciliation with the lost and hurting.

Jesus said, "The right time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Change your hearts and lives and believe the Good News!"
	Mark 1:15 (ICB)

Align with God's kingdom,

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