Monday 4 January

1 John 3:22-4:6; Ps 2;
Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25

He lives in us

It is a consoling truth of faith that the kingdom of heaven is indeed close at hand -- surrounding us, within us. Sometimes it seems otherwise, as many aspects of people’s lives get worse rather than better. God’s kingdom comes to greater fullness in God’s time and in God’s way. We do our best and leave the rest to God who lives in us and works through us.