Will I be able to see and live in the Kingdom of God before my death

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 6th Week - Friday*

*Gospel : Mk 8:34-9:1*

*First Reading : Gn 11:1-9*

*Will I be able to see and live in the Kingdom of God before my death*

*1) There are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the Kingdom of God has come in power.*

In the Gospel of the day, Jesus makes this powerful and solemn declaration about the Kingdom of God. 

It is about seeing the Kingdom of God, Witnessing the Kingdom of God and living in the Kingdom of God before ones death 

Jesus also says that *there are some* who will see and taste the Kingdom of God 

So among this some, will I be the One?

*2) The Kingdom of God*

Jesus says that the Kingdom of God has already come and the Kingdom of God is among you - Luke 17: 21

Since the Kingdom of God is among us, we need not go in search of it. But we need to realise its presence amdist us 

So how to see this Kingdom of God and to live in it before we die??

*3) The Experience of the Kingdom of God*

Since the Kingdom of God amdist us, we need to experience it.

The various ways of experiencing the Kingdom of God would be the Following

When we practice the Kingdom values we are able to experience the Kingdom of God 

The Kingdom Values are 

Forgiveness

Love

Sacrifice

Compassion

Humility

Sharing, Generosity

Simplicity

Kindness

Happiness

Joyfulness 

Prayerfulness

Trust, faithfulness

Hope, Faith in God 

Justice

When we are able to experience these kingdom values, it equal to seeing the Kingdom of God and living in it, by experiening it 

*4) Its a great tragedy to live our life without seeing the Kingdom of God*

The Kingdom of God, which is present among us, if we fail to see it and experience it, it would be a great tragedy of our life 

Those people who live according to the values of this world are unable to see and experience the Kingdom of God

Those who fail in this fundamental mission, life becomes a tragedy

*5) Am I able to see and experience the Kingdom of God?*

This is the important and fundamental question of our life 

We have been created and sent in this world to see the Kingdom of God and to build the Kingdom of God

If so, then we have more responsibility to see and experience the Kingdom of God. 

So what about my life? Will I be the one who will see the Kingdom of God before my death??

Those who are not able to see the kingdom of God, when one lives in this world, he/she will never be able to see the Kingdom of God, even after ones death

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*