When is the notion of the Kingdom of G-d mentioned for the first time in the Bible? I must confess I don't know. But I know when it was power-fully introduced. (It must already have been there since centuries, but it appeared not in full, rather it behaved like a bunch of tributaries, that floated beneath the surface of the earth to suddenly appear as a mighty well or fountain. Perhaps some theologians or historians will be inte-rested to detect these hidden ways.) I however will start when it suddenly appears as a bright and mighty well, gushing out the water of life. And this mighty Kingdom of G-d is linked inseparably with one name: Yeshua ha Notzri. As this Kingdom of G-d grew and became mightier and mightier, by the devotion and work of this one, Yeshua eventually was not only declared as ha Moshiach, but also the Son of G-d.

Yet it is clearly to be seen in the reports of the Bible, that the Kingdom of G-d is not exclusively the personal affair of Yeshua ha Moshiach. Every human being is invited to take part therein. Yeshua ha Moshiach however turned out to be the only valid entrance into this Kingdom. Not as a mighty gate however you may ride or drive through in your own honour, but as a small door, only passable for a single person without any lug-gage and pride.

To enter into this Kingdom of G-d firstly requires your decision to do so. Not only to muse about its existence or to stroll around its borders. But to really enter it. And this along the way HE has ordained and prescribed. By humbling yourself and leaving all things behind to move through that narrow and small gate Yeshua ha Moshiach has set up and opened. Any attempt to get in there will be of no success. If you should try to climb the walls they will grow higher and higher. And if you should try to dig an opening for yourself, the wall will become harder and harder. Truely and really the only possibility to enter into the Kingdom of G-d is to use this One entrance Yeshua ha Moshiach has opened up with His own life. So do not be haughty and stubborn. Be humble to use this small door. What good is it to stay outside in your own greatness, with all your possessions? And to miss the best thing you can achieve in lour life? Namely to enter into and to be in HIS realm, in the Kingdom of G-d. 

to be continued