Envisioning the Kingdom

Lo, I am about to create new heavens And a new earth Isaiah 65:17 Isaiah describes a new creation of universal happiness Example food and good health for all His words seem a stark contrast to our usual headlines Is this wishful thinking? Not really Isaiah envisions a future not yet fully realized A future in-process Jesus shared Isaiah’s vision He called it the kingdom of God Jesus came to make this vision a reality Not merely by curing physical illnesses But curing selfishness Pride Greed Hatred What’s more Jesus said this kingdom is already in our midst We get glimpses of it if we look closely Strangers Selfless parents Devoted nurses Dedicated Educators Smiling Octogenarians Caring neighbors Teenage volunteers Generous donors Families welcoming newborns And much more Sr. Melannie Svoboda S.N.D. Turned to Poetry: Jac R. M. Poetry Form: Free Verse