Relationships, Food, Indulgences, Power, Money, Success, Fame, Family ... and the list goes on.  Desire is at the core of who we are as humans.  We crave the things that we think will make us better.  Could it be that all of these things are a symptom of a much deeper need?  God can satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart. 

God is always with us.  He is sovereign over all creation.  But, everyone has had that time where it seemed God was absent.  The inevitable question that arose:  "Where are you God?"  Why does God remain silent at times?  Life is full of pain and suffering, but also joy and triumph.  God allows all.  No matter the situation, He is still in control.

The Gospel.  The good news of salvation.  It's easy to get off track in our Christian walk and forget what it is all about.  This week was a "get back to the basics".  We have the greatest news of all time.  We hold the answer.  As Christians we have marching orders.  Our assignment, responsibility, and privilege is to share this good news with the world.

We live in a world where everyone is trying to get ahead.  We have this deep down  desire to "be somebody".  Jesus flips the script.  The first are last.  The humble are exalted.  The proud are brought down.  God's Kingdom is different than the kingdom of this world.

Jesus came and brought the good news of salvation.  But, the gospel isn't just salvation.  Jesus brought in a Kingdom.  Not just any Kingdom, but the Kingdom of God.