November 24 Heaven on Earth

Luke 9:10-13 When the apostles returned, they reported to Jesus what they had done. Then he took them with him, and they withdrew by themselves to a town called Bethsaida, 11 but the crowds learned about it and followed him. Jesus welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.
 
COULD this be one of the grandest moments in world history? The Son of God walks the earth. The Spirit of God empowers him to preach kingdom good news and to “heal those who needed healing”. Such a scene is comparable to Genesis 1:31-2:1 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning — the sixth day. 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. The Creator had spoken, and his creation was good, meaning “of God”.
   When we experience joyous, beautiful moments, we sometimes exclaim, “This is Heaven on earth!” Surely Heaven came to earth that day in the small village of Bethsaida. God’s people went to God. God re-created lost souls to salvation. He restored broken bodies to health. Surely “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
   This day, too, is Matthew 6:10 “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” It is Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
   What might be your favorite Scripture identifying God’s goodness over his people? From Genesis to Revelation, God’s love, compassion, healing and forgiveness pour out to those who eagerly go to him.
   The Living Word cared for his children that day to demonstrate his eternal salvation power. I wonder why so many rejected him?
 
Prayer: Thank you, Father, for giving us this glimpse of Heaven through your Son and Spirit. I pray my heart, soul and mind are always eager to go to you. Amen.