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“The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!”

Jesus not only proclaimed that the Kingdom of God was at hand; He revealed the secret to entering it. The important attitude is ‘humility’, the only entrance is the Son, and the rule of the Kingdom is ‘love.’

“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.”

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

How can we enter God’s presence except humbly? He created us, He knows all, and He has all power. Only in humility can we recognize and accept the passageway to the Father.

“I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep… I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved.”

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”

On earth, Jesus walked in fellowship and in submission to His Father. He lived in the Kingdom and the mark of His life was love. Love led to compassion, healing, truth-telling, and sacrifice. Love flowed from the Father as the Son obeyed. This is the rule of the Kingdom for us. We walk in love as we receive love from our Savior.

“Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” Amen.

“As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you. Now remain in My love. If you obey My commands, you will remain in My love, just as I have obeyed My Father’s commands and remain in His love. I have told you this so My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:9-12