Topic: Holy Aggression
Text: Philippians 4;6-10

The attitude of many believers to issues that border on the Kingdom of God leaves much to be desired. It is surprising that our colleagues manifest zeal, doggedness, aggressiveness and the spirit of tireless fighters in their pursuit of earthly laurels. They burn the candle at both ends to achieve fame, wealth and academic titles but, surprisingly, they are so careless about spiritual things to the extent that people often wonder whether we believe what we preach concerning the Kingdom of God. Great goals or dreams attract zeal and uncommon efforts. The greater the prize to be won the keener the competition.

The prize to be won here is eternal glory. “And from the days of john the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” No lazy fellow will enter into this kingdom. Laziness here also refers to laziness in witnessing, in praying, studying the word of God and memorizing the Scriptures. You may well ask: When will this kingdom come? Matt.24:14: “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” It is only after we have witnessed to everybody that the kingdom will come. If you refuse to witness, you are delaying the Kingdom. As long as you delay the Kingdom, there will be suffering. If you have been witnessing but without being active in your house fellowship you are living below divine expectation. You must hasten the advent of the Kingdom. You must get ready to rule in the Kingdom.

If you want to rule in the Kingdom, you have to change the way you pray. The Kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent are taking it by force. Talk to Jesus Christ to remove whatever will not make you make the Kingdom of God. Ask Him to remove them by force, if need be. The Bible tells us o “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” (Philippians 4:6). In modern language, this verse is simply saying we should not worry about anything. Be anxious for nothing. This is not an advice but a command. God says you should not worry. To obey is better than sacrifice. You must fight against worry and anxiety. You must manifest holy aggression and resilience. Do not handle eternal things with levity. Take the Kingdom of God by force.

Memory Verse: Matthew 11:12 - “And from the days of John the Baptist until not the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent take it by force.”