Kingdom Focused

by Rapha Abreu·January 21, 2025·2 min read

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We are human, and daily, we deal with other humans—with their mistakes, failures, and shortcomings.

Because we are so accustomed to living with people, we sometimes project human traits onto God in our minds, thinking He is like us, with flaws and limitations. But even though He once became flesh and walked among us, He remained God.

Constant God

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

It’s not because people have abandoned you that God will do the same. Or because you lost a job that God stopped being your provider.

People are not as constant as God; they easily break promises and lose focus on their goals. But God remains steadfast, strengthening and guiding those who seek direction and power in Christ.

It is crucial that our foundation is built on God, on His truths and His presence. Do not rely on human understanding—it can frustrate your plans. Instead, focus on God’s grace and follow it.

Seek in Christ

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing… Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalm 23:1 and 6

He is everything you need, though you may not realize it until He becomes all you have.

When we set our minds on the things of the Kingdom—on God and His grace—everything that happens in our earthly lives becomes mere circumstances because we know His hand is over us.

Your life moves in the direction of your thoughts; you only arrive where your prayers have already gone. This journey is not based on human successes or failures but on how deeply you seek God.

Filled by the Spirit

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2

If you walk with Christ, seeking direction from Him and following His steps, what happens to you on earth does not impact eternity.

People do not shape who Jesus is, but His presence transforms people, places, and situations. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ, and do not let earthly frustrations change who God is in your life.