The Tale of Two Kingdoms

Chapter 18

Good Monday Morning to this week 18 of 2022

Let us rehearse the various scenarios of the tale of these two Kingdoms of what it means to be on either side of the equation. The self-narrated role we play in our own story creates for us the illusion we’ve chosen correctly, leading us to assume we’re on the right side of history because we imagine we’ve chosen to serve a greater good.

Greg Doles writes this beautiful piece I quote the middle of a text and article;

The Kingdom of Man believes that the greater good is a matter of seizing power, so that control and lockstep conformity, to whatever the latest iteration of the greater good the ruling authorities say it is, can be achieved. Therefore it is a kingdom best served by intimidation, coercion, and violence and conformity.

But for the Kingdom of God, the greater good is best understood relationally – that only the humble servant of all will have prominence in God’s Kingdom (Mark 10:42-45). Therefore it is a kingdom best served by, forgiveness, redemption, and love.

In short, God doesn’t bully people into conformity – He lovingly entreats them to reconciliation – to be reconciled to God . . . and to one another.

Wishing you a blessed start to this week!

Philemon