Kingdom Business

By Dr. Phil Spears

When Jesus walked this earth, He often used everyday language to explain eternal truths. One of His favorite phrases was “the Kingdom of God.” The Kingdom is not just a distant reality waiting for us in heaven—it is a present reality that we are called to live, work, and serve in today.

As followers of Christ, we are not merely doing business, we are about our Father’s business. Luke 2:49 records the words of a young Jesus, “Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?” That same call rests upon us now.

Kingdom Business is not about profit, it’s about purpose. Every gift, every talent, every resource placed in our hands is given for a greater cause: the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

When we engage in Kingdom Business:

• We see people, not customers.

• We serve with compassion, not just transaction.

• We build with integrity, not compromise.

• We measure success not only by what is gained, but by what is given.

God’s Kingdom operates differently than the systems of this world. The world says, “Climb to the top.” The Kingdom says, “The greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11). The world says, “Get all you can.” The Kingdom says, “Give, and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:38).

This is the heartbeat of Kingdom Business: to glorify Christ in every endeavor and to let His light shine through us in every sphere of influence. Whether in ministry, in the marketplace, in education, or in community service—our true assignment remains the same: Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).

Beloved, let us never forget: Kingdom Business is eternal business. What we do in His name lasts forever.