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Jesus takes this breath of life we have in this moment, in these years we live on earth, and extends it into all eternity when He makes all things new. People are hungry for God, and what I want to hear most is what Jesus says about people and life. We all hope to live a full, happy life with those we love and to love them well—but that’s not the end. Jesus has redeemed us, giving us new life and new hope. He said, “The harvest is ripe and ready,” and I love that He sees you and me as ready. Jesus calls us to Himself, holds us, and brings us into His new kingdom. The kingdom of God is both here and now in a small glimpse—through Jesus walking the earth and the Holy Spirit dwelling in us—but it’s also coming in fullness. In many of my videos, I share scriptures that I find meaningful. You can find some below if you’d like to read them. Thank you for taking the time to consider who Jesus is to you today. Scriptures on the Kingdom of God: - Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Luke 17:20-21: "The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed... for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you." - John 3:3: "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." More Scriptures covering the Kingdom of God: - Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:10: "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 7:21: "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 13:11: "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given." - Matthew 13:24: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field." - Matthew 13:31: "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field." - Matthew 13:33: "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened." - Matthew 13:44: "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." - Matthew 13:45-46: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it." - Matthew 13:47: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind." - Matthew 18:3: "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:14: "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:23: "Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven." - Mark 1:15: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." - Mark 4:11: "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God, but for those outside everything is in parables." - Mark 4:26: "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground." - Mark 9:1: "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power." - Mark 10:14: "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." - Mark 10:15: "Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it." - Mark 10:23: "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" - Luke 4:43: "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well; for I was sent for this purpose." - Luke 6:20: "Blessed a