As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.' Matthew 10:7
We don't even think about heaven so much anymore. It seems so long in coming. The world continues to spin and it seems like it will continue to spin in much the same manner as it has for thousands of years. People coming and going.
But Jesus said, the kingdom of heaven is near. And Jesus cannot lie.
Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21
Lesson 23: Jesus made a fierce proclamation, the kingdom of God is within you. heaven is within you.