EPISODE 902 – FOCUS ON THE KINGDOM
Apostle BennieCHRIST COMMONWEALTH-COMMUNITY
The Love-Life Agency
Sunday, 13th July, 2025
FOCUS ON THE KINGDOM
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
In the present Church, many have relegated the core mandate of the Church and made the additional benefits of our relationship with God their priority.
Churches today in their bid to help society, have become need-centered rather than Christ-centered.
This has made the present-age, average believer in Christ become focused on his or her individual needs rather than the purpose of Christ.
God is more interested in our individual needs than we are. However, God has a bigger picture and wants us to uphold that picture rather than our personal needs or interests.
Some people attend Church meetings today, not with the same goal as the first-century Church.
The gathering of the saints is not primarily to meet the self-centred needs of the saints. The gathering of the saints is mainly to equip the saints for the work of the ministry.
“Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT)
To do the work of the ministry is to reconcile many to Christ and to disciple them to become the expression of Christ.
As this is achieved, the Kingdom of God expands in the hearts of many.
The goal of the adversary transcends you. The goal of the adversary is to attack your accomplishments in the Kingdom.
He knows that when he can get you depressed, afraid, troubled, and wearied, you will not be able to do the things God wants you to do. When you are not able to stand against his evil schemes and enforce your victory in Christ, you will not be able to shine the glorious light of the Kingdom in the dark places.
The adversary knows that if he could make you live occupied with your personal needs, you will not have the focus on the Kingdom.
When the satisfaction of your personal needs becomes your goal and cravings, Christ will not be at the center of your heart.
Let God (who is your loving Father) take care of your needs, as you set your affection and focus on His assignment for your life.
This was one of the key secrets of King Solomon. He set his focus on his assignment as Israel’s king. He didn’t request personal things but the wisdom to rule God’s people, and God blessed him with wealth and riches.
“Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.” 1 Kings 3:13 (Berean Standard Bible).
Pay attention to what Jesus said:
“So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?
“So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God’s kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.” Matthew 6:31-33 (TPT)
We are at war with the forces of darkness to enforce our victory in Christ and to fulfill God’s kingdom plan.
Have a bigger perspective on spiritual warfare.
You are not wrestling against the evil strategies of the accuser (including all his highest evil principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms) because of your personal needs.
You are wrestling against powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage, because of the mandate of the Kingdom.
The expansion of God’s Kingdom in the hearts of men and the dark places of the earth should be your focus.
Hallelujah!
Psalm 97-99
2 YEARS PLAN
Joshua 4
– I set my focus on God’s will and set my mind on things above.
– I esteem the will and purpose of God
– I don’t serve my interests. I serve all of God’s purposes for me in my generation
– I don’t give my mind to the things of this world.
– I have no other master apart from God.
– God’s testimony of me is that I am a man after his heart and will serve all His will.
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Thank you Lord Jesus
The primary focus of our lives is the kingdom mandate and assignment.
The skims of the adversary against the believe is not because of degree but the mandate.
To do the work of the ministry is to reconcile many to Christ and to disciple them to become the expression of Christ.
The adversary is against this and can even distract the believers with money so He can get them not to pursue after God.
But not me
I am totally given to Jesus