Then he rounded you up from all over the place,
from the four winds, from the seven seas...
So thank GOD for his marvelous love,
for his miracle mercy to the children he loves.
MATTHEW 8:11 (ABP)
Listen carefully, many outsiders will stream in from the east and the west — from every corner of the world. And they'll all be seated together at the Kingdom from Heaven kick-off feast alongside Jewish patriarchs such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
International and cultural borders are not barriers to the Kingdom from Heaven.
DAILY FODDER
How are you currently preparing for the God-designed cultural fusion event that will define the future?
PRAYER
God, I'm looking forward to the coming of your Kingdom, where your agenda will define what happens here on earth just as it currently happens in your heavenly headquarters. I confess that I'm not ready for the radical inclusivity of what's coming. Prepare me now for the cultural breadth that will be evident then. I don't want to be embarrassed by my chauvinism and lack of preparation. For it is all about your mercy and grace. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
