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The Centre Of God's Kingdom
Revelation 21:4-6 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." He who was seated on the throne … said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life."'
 People often try to build a heaven on earth without Jesus! It simply can't be done. Heaven is only heaven because God is at its centre. You can't have lasting peace on earth without the Prince of Peace. You can't have real life without the Lord of Life. You can't find lasting reconciliation without the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. People try to build a heavenly kingdom without Jesus and all they end up with is a false utopia that always, inevitably falls into ruin. It's only when we build our lives on Jesus, the centre of heaven's Kingdom, that we construct something that truly lasts!
Prayer: 'Jesus, you are the King of my life. Thank you that you're coming back for me. In the meantime, help me to show people a taste of the Kingdom, by the way I live and the faith and hope I have.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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The Daily Recharges are great. They always minister life and wisdom to me!
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I think you asked the wrong question re climate change summit. The question is should it have been held? There are a lot more important issues they should have been discussing, e.g. people trafficking.
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I watched Mal's inspiring EDGES presentation on bioethics. Scientists who do genuine research are a boon to humanity. Physicians do everything they can, fighting to save a life. This is based on the image of the Creator in every human being.
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