Thursday 2 January 2014

Kingdom Mindset

Focusing on the Kingdom also means focusing on what it means to experience authentic character
transformation. A Kingdom mindset does not seek merely information which is false knowledge, but rather craves His Word that has the power of transformation. Cultivating a Kingdom mindset requires continual awareness of God's indwelling presence.  Diving deeply into spiritual formation requires an integrated way of living rather than a compartmentalized one. Everything I do with every aspect of my life is connected to my spiritual formation as an effective Kingdom Ambassador. Everything I do with every aspect of my life is held together by Christ my cornerstone. This is a Kingdom mindset.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33

This Kingdom mindset differs from merely a Church mindset. This is the intentional seeking and pursuit to transform entire communities, rather than the motivation towards mere church programs and church living contained within the church walls. As my pastor says, "Go and BE the Church" "For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ." 2 Corinthians 2:15-17  The power of this love and light can not be contained and spills over to surrounding unchurched communities, transforms the hardened of hearts and overcomes darkness. This Ambassador does not live within the confines of a self-constructed Christianity with conveniently built white picket fences that only go as far as one's own life.

The dimensions of Kingdom living was a focus in Jesus's teachings. He spent time in dialogue about what the Kingdom really is, and how we can participate in cultivating Kingdom cultures in and through our lives. This Kingdom mindset must permeate our lives, fueling us to share and teach the news of the King and His Kingdom with others.
 "You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:1-2 

"Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him." 2 Timothy 2:3-6 This Christ soldier is obedient, disciplined and unshaken. Their feet stay firm on shaking ground, while others run in every direction. This soldier is not distracted, swayed or impressed by things of this world because he or she can already see them fading away....... Those who possess a Kingdom mindset are dangerous to Satan's efforts.