KINGDOM TITBITS

Jesus invites people from every background to become ambassadors of His eternal kingdom. However, an encounter with Him rarely leaves a person unchanged. To follow Jesus, we must inevitably leave something behind. Those who cannot relinquish what this world offers often find themselves forced to turn away from the only One who offers what they truly need. The Man Who Had Everything (Except Peace) The rich young man was a model citizen. He had wealth, status, and a reputation for moral excellence. By every earthly measurement, he was a success. "Now behold, one came and said to Him, 'Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?'" (Matthew 19:16, NKJV). Mark’s Gospel adds that he came running and knelt before Jesus (Mark 10:17). This was desperation dressed in fine clothes. Despite his religious observance and bank balance, he was empty. He had checked every box but still stood before Christ asking, "What do I still lack?" The Tailore...

Claiming Jesus as my "icon" feels deeply personal. It goes beyond acknowledging His place in history or His role in theology. It is about recognizing Him as the defining figure of my existence. He is the person whose character I want to mirror in every mundane moment of my daily life. But why Him? In a world full of influencers and historical giants, why does Jesus stand uniquely qualified for this role? The Practical Beauty of a Dual Nature We often treat the idea of Jesus being fully God and fully human as a complex puzzle for scholars. In reality, it is beautifully practical. "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14, NKJV) As the Son of God, Jesus holds divine wisdom and perfection. He knows what a perfect life looks like because He is the source of it. Yet, as the Son of Man, He felt the grit of our reality. He experienced fatigue and joy. He knew ...