Kingdom Focused:
As a qualified graphic-designer, there’s something about an architectural work that interests me – particularly church buildings.
In fact, over the years I’ve visited many churches in the United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary, Malta, and even Australia.
The designs have been varied, from stone or brick built – wooden beamed constructions to modern-day triple glazed – steel girder auditoriums.
Looking back, I remember visiting a thatched church on the Isle of Wight.
And there’s that working lighthouse chapel in Devon.
Still, Hillsong in Sydney, Australia, will undoubtedly remain foremost in my memory.
Mega!
No matter where, every building unique. Some attractively old-fashioned, others contemporary. Smart. Impressive.
Whatever the style, one can be fooled into believing that our church building is the “centre of the universe!”
It’s not! The building simply facilitates the Church!
The stone or steel structures are only a building or place that provide a particular service.
We, as God’s people – are the Church.
So, in light of this, where is our attention focused?
Are we facility focused, or kingdom focused?
Friends, we can exhaust ourselves chasing good things.
And there’s nothing wrong with good things!
But FIRST, be concerned about God’s kingdom and what has His approval.1.
Let’s soak our lives in God – He’s the real thing!!
Then, always be ready to REACH-OUT and embark on bold new Godly pursuits.
Let’s look for Kingdom adventure!
Let’s reach-out to one life, one neighbourhood, one home at a time.
Let’s see this generation impacted by the kingdom of God.
And, let’s share the love, hope and goodness of a compassionate and faithful God.
Now, that’s kingdom focused!
Agree? Agree!
1 Matthew 6:33