Who has the right to become a citizen of the kingdom of God? If that kingdom was ruled by an earthly king, he would surely only allow those with the highest degree of merit and integrity to be a part of his kingdom. He would likely select those with the sharpest intellect, the greatest ability, and the highest character to become a part of the kingdom of God. But that’s just it, this kingdom is upside down. Our King delights in humility of heart and brokenness of spirit. These are the traits that He desires in us. It is a willingness to acknowledge our own sinful inability to enter save through His marvelous grace. It’s a truth powerfully displayed for us in Luke 14.
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