By Dr Charles Leyman Kachitsa
Life is always full of wonder and as humanity we haven’t exhausted even a ten of our discovery of that which is possible for things we see but can not discern yet. We are here to see it all that is possible in this generation, Just 30 years ago nobody imagined we could have imagined we could reach a point of inventing driverless vehicles.
One of the wonders of the world is that it is possible for one to travel on to their tomorrow within a window of what would normally be the same day if one was stationary. In the same way it is also possible to travel backwards to your yesterday which normally could be the same day if one was stationary.
What is important in travel is knowing ones destination. It does not matter the how the transitioning is like, those who are enlightened put all their faith in the powerful invisible hands of the creator and close their eyes whilst working towards the goal. The other thing to know is that individually we are on different paths which all lead to the same at the end of everything.
The quotes this week are a continuation extraction from the book that defines the worldview by going deep to look at today’s contemporary issues and try to advance the most how people should live a fulfilling life. I am sure the few selected quotations listed below from this book will enlighten you to one or two life lessons, read and enjoy:
KINGDOM COME by Malcolm Duncan
“…… It might be uncomfortable process for us, but it is important that we try to be as open as possible to hearing how we are perceived by people outside our Christian communities without rushing to point out why those perceptions might be wrong. We have to learn to listen if we are to be effective. Listening does not mean we agree with the perception – but perception itself is a very subjective and deeply personal thing and we must therefore ensure that we listen to others properly. I do not necessarily endorse or criticise the perceptions and expectations that we will explore here. Instead, I am building a picture that may help to define how the general public and others view the life of the church and evaluate its role in our communities and wider society.”
“We can be part of the work of the kingdom as we ensure that the beliefs we have discussed and the ideas we have explored take root and bear fruit in our own lives and attitudes and in our churches. That in turn will result in a more effective and distinctive engagement in our communities. Ultimately if our lives contribute nothing to the advancement of the kingdom of God in all of its implications, then we must reconsider what we believe, what we are doing and why.”
” ……… We must then work out the right way for us to put our convictions into practice. A doctor is not just someone who simply knows about medicine, she must also be a practitioner of some sort, putting what she knows into effect through what she does. It is immaterial how much knowledge we may acquire if we never use it. …..”
“The two greatest dangers to Christian teaching and practice lie in the two extremes of teaching on the kingdom of God. One is that it will only come at the end of time when Christ returns. The other is that it is entirely about the here and now. Both are flawed, because they need one another to be held in tension. If we adopt the former view, we end up with a theology and practice which does not adequately address the current pain and need of the world. If we adopt the later, we end up thinking that the return and triumphant rule of Christ will just be the crowning to the efforts of our own social gospel.”
