Three Little Words

I read somewhere that you and I are supposed to be involved in building or enhancing the Kingdom of God here and now. Right here where we are. That the Kingdom is not an exclusive resort, a post-life experience. The powerful presence of Christ, apparent and lived out in our lives, is a very real and urgent reality in these difficult days. We are called to build the kingdom by who we are and what we do.

One way to do that is to be sure that we are representatives and agents of God’s unflinching love through Christ. Remember that it’s patient, and strong and never ends. So, all we have to do is live out those three little words: I love you. There you have it. That’s all there is to it. Love your neighbor! If that’s too easy, let me give you a harder one. The three little words that are really on my mind this morning are these: I am sorry. Tougher assignment? But every time we say “I am sorry” and mean it, we create a new reality. A door opens, a window is pushed up and something new and fresh is possible. Old walls come down, new vision is cast, there is a future. Just from saying and meaning: “I am sorry.”

You and I have an opportunity today to expand the Kingdom of God right here and now. And all it takes is three little words…times two. To the person in your life who needs to hear: I love you, say it. And to the person(s) who needs to hear: I am sorry, say it. Don’t expect anything in return. This isn’t about anything I’m expecting to receive in response. Congratulations! You’ve added on another section of God’s intentional Kingdom. By the way, you can say either three-word sentence as many times as you need to. The Kingdom is limitless.