Pastor Ben Ochola is encouraging Christians not to shy away from positions of influence. The preacher says that God installs believers in different places of authority with a divine purpose to fulfill.
“A believer’s desire ought to be kingdom advancement,” he said in a recent release. “It’s what drives us,” he added.
To maintain a commitment to Christ in places of influence, Pastor Ochola explained that one must have a consuming zeal for God’s plan on the earth, and the Holy Spirit.
“The zeal of our father’s house consumes us,” he said, citing John 2:17.
With reference to biblical figures King David, Joseph (Mark 15:46) and Docus (Acts 9:39), Pastor Ochola continued to reveal how God calls his people to be lights in very dark places, and how they can use every opportunity for good.
“Our purpose (in places of influence) goes beyond luxury, comfort and enjoyment,” he said.
“It is about the kingdom. Therefore, our wealth is solely for the advancement of the kingdom. This is because we are pilgrims here on earth and all we have ultimately comes to pass. We therefore use our blessings to tap into the economy of eternity,” Pastor Ochola added.
There are Seven (7) Mountains of Influence considered to be cultures that mold the way people think on a daily basis, and make a significant impact on communities. They include Family, Business, Politics, Education, Spirituality, Media and the Arts.
Pastor Ochola believes that Christians must engage these spheres for Christ and His kingdom, by so doing, he explained, one advances godly change and transformation in a nation. “We therefore use our blessings to tap into the economy of eternity,” he said.
“Joseph was a man who understood the kingdom purpose for wealth. He used his wealth and influence to get the body of our Lord, to get Him a long linen cloth and to bury Him in a grave craved out of a rock! Dorcas was another disciple who used her business to bless the poor and the widows,” he said.
