Today we hear the Pharisees asking  Jesus when the Kingdom of God would come. This may have been a sincere question or maybe they were  testing Him, Jesus did not give a direct answer. Instead, He said that God's Kingdom is not something people can observe or point to, because it is already present among them.

Jesus then told His disciples that a day would come when they would long to see the Son of Man, but they should not be misled by false claims. When He comes, His presence will be as unmistakable as lightning across the sky. First, however, He must suffer and be rejected.

The disciples likely found these words difficult, especially as they saw the Pharisees seeking reasons to oppose Jesus.

The desire for power and control reflects a tendency still present in the world today. Despite human progress, people continue to plot against one another out of fear, ambition, and self-interest.

Yet there is hope. Countless people work every day to make the world more loving and peaceful. Jesus calls us to be among them.

Today, ask yourself: What am I doing to make the world a more loving and accepting place? Even small acts of kindness can profoundly impact another person and help reveal God's Kingdom in our world.

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