THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING

 

Marcella Ward   March 18, 2026

“As members of the Kingdom of God, we each have an important role. This kingdom is not just for us to observe; it’s for us to engage with actively. We are called to be stewards of God’s love, ambassadors of grace, and messengers of hope. When we understand our roles, we embrace the privileges and responsibilities that come with being part of this divine community. By living out our calling, we can effectively demonstrate the values of the Kingdom in our everyday interactions.”  (30 Powerful Bible Verses About The Kingdom Of God Full Commentary  Pastor David Updated on: August 20, 2025)

Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. NIV

2 Corinthians 5:20    We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. NIV

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. NIV

1 Peter 2:9   But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. NIV

 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” –Matthew 28:19-20-NIV

“In 1975 Loren Cunningham (founder of YWAM) and Bill Bright (founder of Campus Crusade) developed together a God-given, world-changing strategy about how to put this bible verse into practice. They concluded that in order to truly transform any nation with the gospel of Jesus, we must reach out to seven different spheres of society:” (The 7 Mountains of Influence by Dorina Betz)

1.      Religion

2.      Family

3.      Education

4.      Government

5.      Media

6.      Arts/Entertainment

7.      Business

As long as Christians stay within the four walls of their churches, the world is not threatened.  Jesus didn’t stay within the walls of the Temple.  He went out to reach the people and teach them about the Kingdom of God which He said is within us.  How can a world know about God unless we go out and preach it in whatever venue or capacity we can. 

We are the light of the world and Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  NIV

There are many in the Church who are waking up as we see across the country in our streets with massive revivals taking place; in the colleges, where there are many revivals taking place; in school board meetings; in social media; in courageous conservative reporters; in movements such as Flashpoint, Turning Point and so on.

 It appears that many believers are waking up to the fact that the 7 Mountains of Influence have been hijacked by the world and the devil.  Are we supposed to just sit back and let evil have its way or should we practice what we preach?

Jesus practiced what He preached.  He went about preaching about the Kingdom of God.  We are supposed to pick up the mantle and follow the great commission by infiltrating and taking over the culture and the mountains of influence. 

THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!!

Marcella Ward    March 18, 2026    Author of “Stolen Identity: Plan of the Evil One”