The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

"Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’" Yesterday was the first Friday of the month. It was time for the Contemplative Prayer Ministry to lead our monthly Prayer Around the Cross Service at church. On a cold and rainy night, 19 of us came to church last night to meet God in song, prayer, and silent wonder. Of course, there is the promise of heaven after we die, but this scripture passage reminds me that the kingdom of heaven is at hand right now. There were a lot of other things I could have done last night but instead I shared a slice of heaven with my family and friends. And that's what heaven on earth is all about isn't it? Being with people that I love and love me back.