Nowadays, you don't have to spend long on the internet before finding yourself neck-deep in advertisements. Adverts, like signs, reveal some aspect of the product they are selling. Due to the number of adverts we are exposed to, we have become accustomed to ignoring them if what they reveal doesn't pique our interest, suit our desires, or meet our needs.
Jesus himself was a sign. The miracles he performed and the words he spoke all revealed aspects of the kingdom of God that was dawning—a kingdom of compassion, where what is needed is provided in abundance.
Many people like the sound of the kingdom of God and of eternity, but not always the version of it that Jesus reveals, not always the truth that he speaks. There is then a tendency to swipe or scroll on to the next advert or sign, looking for the Jesus, the kingdom, and the God that suits our preferences and the needs we perceive as most important.
The great threat Jesus warns his disciples of, and even the Pharisees and Sadducees, is this: only one sign reveals the kingdom of God. That sign is Jesus! Do not look for other signs that satisfy your preferences or perceived needs. Trust in Jesus; he will give you all you need, according to his wisdom, in abundance, but you must trust him and not swipe on.
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Nat is the Associate Pastor at Coromandel Baptist Church, South Australia. Before being in his role in January 2022, Nat studied at the Bible College of South Australia and worked part-time as a student pastor. Prior to this, he was a draftsman at a Civil Engineering company for...
