Luke 10:9 “And heal the sick there, and say to them, `The kingdom of God has come near to you.”
What was this to mean? What did this signify? This is a bigger question than we might think. Nowadays we don’t think the same way because the gospel is sent out to all. But, in this time, the Jews were the holders of the oracles of God. The truth was not proclaimed as clearly and directly as it is today. Thus, to be told that the kingdom has come near was a significant thing.
Several times in the gospels we get the message that Jesus is the kingdom. This is the idea here. As the disciples brought the healing miracles to these people, they were to help them understand that this ministry was to prove the presence of the kingdom close at hand. The Jewish people were being called upon to accept the kingdom of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your kingdom blessings in Christ Jesus! You have given this world the most amazing opportunity to know You and Your truth. We can only stand back in amazement at all that You have done for us. May we be Your messengers, sent forth to share Your good news with all this world. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.