September 23
The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand
Companions of the Way (Morning)THIS mighty ideal has many aspects. It has been typified as the pearl of great price, for which all other possessions may well be sacrificed: in germ it is as leaven, or as growing seed. It will come sooner than is expected, though for a time longer there must be tares among the wheat: for a time longer there shall be first and last, and a striving to be greatest, and a laying up of earthly treasure, and wars and divisions; but only for a time,—the spirit of service is growing, and the childlike spirit will overcome.
SIR OLIVER LODGE
"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM