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The Chibi News Daily Reflection
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Hello, I'm Reverend Mike at St Leonard's Denton. Remember that warm night in Wembley, the final of Euro 2020
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where we all just knew football's coming home. Luke Shaw scores an early goal for England
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It's actually coming home. But fast forward two hours and it's that same old heart-sinking story
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England lose on penalties. Jesus' disciples also knew the pain of dashed expectations
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For three years, they'd seen miracles and momentum. Here's the one who's going to beat back the Romans and put our country on the map
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But instead, Jesus speaks of his return to heaven. No earthly kingdom, the Romans are still in charge
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It's not coming home. But there's a big difference with that night in Wembley
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Jesus' departure isn't a defeat but a promise. I will send the Holy Spirit to you
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And when the Spirit fills the disciples, they build God's kingdom, not just where they are, but in every corner of the globe
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It is a kingdom that advances not by might and sword, but by transformed hearts
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Have you ever expected one thing, but found that the outcome is even better than you'd ever dreamed
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that's so often the case with Jesus and his kingdom is open to all
