Heralds Digest

  “Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “ The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you. ”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭17:20-21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Without doubt, the kingdom of God signifies the presence of God’s presence, power, providence, and provision. When it is dominant in any home, institution, and society, peace, purity, and the power of God are guaranteed, even among those who are alienated from the kingdom’s King. For example, the Pharisees asked when the kingdom of God would come because of their expectations of the fullness of kingdom manifestation at the promised revelation of the Messiah. Unknowingly to them and all believers today, “ The kingdom of God does not come with [religious] observation ”; but rather with the right release of the heart as the portal for the manifestation of God’s presence. Whenever we willfully release our hear...

  “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭ 17:20-21 ‬ ‭KJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/1/luk.17.20-21.kjv Men-pleasing and eye-service represents two inseparable ingredients for productivity in any human system. Even with sincere services, these elements are equally essential for adequate recommendation and remuneration. Unfortunately, hypocrites have a near-perfect system for producing fruitless services with the most laudable attractions from unsuspecting assessors. Whereas, God is not mocked at all by the most highly-rated sterile service. When the Pharisees demanded the timing for the kingdom of God from Jesus, the motive was clearly divergent from righteousness, peace, and reconciliation with God. They are probably looking for any information that can assist the en...