Kingdom
is not a dot,
a spot
on a map
to be charted
nor secured.
Scale peaks,
cross seas
to seek it,
reach it,
but you won’t find it
within
the confines
of space and time;
It is within
the hearts
of the mighty ones-
the daughters
and sons.
Kingdom knows
no limits nor bounds,
no color nor race,
nor economic state.
You find it
where Jesus rules;
where Jesus reigns;
where the royal kids
remain
in His love,
under His care,
it is there.
Kingdom
is not picketing
in front of abortion clinics
nor raising its voice
to join the critics.
It is meek
and humble
found in the faith
and prayer
of a child;
wild,
alive in the arms
of his Abba.
It is not
condemning those
of different belief
but rather
seeking
to be
the light of the world;
the salt of the earth
proclaiming
the truth
of rebirth.
Adoption
into the family of God,
a message for all.
Not only
neatly packaged,
wrapped
theological doctrine,
spoon-fed to the masses
on the weekends.
Kingdom
is action
wrapped in love;
It’s preached
in the streets;
raw, tangible, and messy.
It never gives up
and never quits.
it never fails.
even on the worst
of the worst
infidels.
Kingdom
is LIFE
abundant,
indulgent;
and FREE
feasting on God
Himself;
King of Kings.
Kingdom
is news
Good to the ears.
not producing
guilt nor fear.
Incapable
of breeding death;
it only brings forth LIFE:
Oppression cease.
Sickness be healed.
Eyes open.
Hearts turn.
Mouths prophesy.
Truth reign.
Kingdom.
Come.
To you.
To me.
To everyone.
