Time to change our focus

1 Corinthians 15:19: “If in this life only, we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.” The world is not our permanent abode, rather it is a market place where people come to buy their necessities and return home. It is, indeed, a misplaced priority for anyone to depend solely on the things of this world because all the things in it are perishable. Man is on earth to attain perfection and retire to heaven, the abode of the saints. As such, he is to be focused on God and put more efforts on the things, which are eternal.

According to God’s plan, the final abode of man is heaven. However, whosoever fails to meet God’s standard of perfection will find him/herself in hell. Hell is not God’s destined place for any man, but whosoever chooses to go there is doing so on his/her own — it is a personal choice. It is, therefore, expedient for everyone to change his or her focus and concentrate on the things of God that will lead one to heaven after death. It is on this premise that the Bible in Matthew 6:33 says: “But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

Although, we have to take care of our bodies with good food, it is key to note that the most important thing in life is to seek for God’s Kingdom. It is after this that the things of the world will be added to keep body and soul together.

The expression, the “Kingdom God” refers to the rule in heaven; that is God’s rule in heaven over the earth. However, the Kingdom of Heaven is similar to this in many respects and is often used synonymously; although with emphasis on divine government. In contrast to the Universal Kingdom of God, the Kingdom of Heaven includes only men on earth, excluding the angels