Thy Kingdom Come by Apostle Joshua Selman (Lekki Believers Convention Day 5)

In this message, Apostle Joshua Selman explores what it means for the Kingdom of God to find expression through the lives of believers and across the systems that shape society.He begins by explaining that the Kingdom is more than a throne, a king, or a territory. It is the sphere where the values, culture, life, and influence of a king are allowed to find expression. From this perspective, Kingdom advance is the spread of the rule and influence of Jesus, beginning with the hearts and minds of men and extending into the institutions that shape civilization.A major emphasis of the teaching is maturity. Salvation gives the believer the life of God, but participating meaningfully in God's program requires growth, spiritual understanding, and stature. Apostle Selman highlights the ministry of the Holy Spirit, prayer and the Word, and the teaching priest as essential channels through which believers are equipped for this responsibility.He then identifies five signs that the Kingdom is genuinely at work in a believer: the presence of the life of God expressed through Christlike character, extraordinary wisdom, total submission to God's leadership and values, genuine zeal for God, and the manifestation of God's power.The teaching also moves beyond personal transformation to the question of territorial influence. Apostle Selman explains that believers participate in Kingdom advance through prophetic intercession, massive soul winning, the demonstration of Kingdom values, excellence and the manifold wisdom of God, and practical expressions of love and compassion.The larger picture is that Christianity is not simply about receiving from God. It is about becoming mature enough to represent Him accurately and to carry His influence into every sphere where He has placed us.The goal is ultimately the enthronement of Christ in the hearts of men and the expression of the values of His Kingdom through individuals, communities, institutions, and society.