I often think and pray about the nations of this world, including our own.  With so much conflict and civil unrest, it can at times be overwhelming. There are wars and rumors of wars, there’s corruption in governments, there’s the horrible mistreatment of humans and the mistreatment of animals. Additionally, there is the destruction of the Earth and poor environmental practices. There’s extreme poverty, fanatical leadership practices harming many, a lack of access to clean water, disease, and natural disasters. The list goes on and on. Not one nation on this earth has ever gotten it right, and none will last forever. Jesus had much to say about His Kingdom, the eternal Kingdom, a Kingdom that is both here and not yet.