The Upside-Down Kingdom

Jesus talked a lot about the upside-down nature of the kingdom of God. He said the poor in spirit will inherit the kingdom of heaven. He said those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. He said the first will be last and the last will be first. As followers of Jesus in the upside-down kingdom of God, we will think different and live different. We will say things and do things that do not make sense. But we believe what Jesus taught about inverse relationships. When we use the Sabbath for worship and rest, we our work is more fruitful. When we are generous to those in need, we are more content. When we express our anxiety to God in prayer, we feel peace. When we mourn, we are comforted. When we are weak, we are strong. When we fast, we are filled. When we do good in secret, we will be rewarded in heaven. And when we humble ourselves, we will be exalted.