Jesus calls us to abandon our self-centered kingdoms and prioritize God's kingdom instead. When we build our own kingdoms focused on career, reputation, and personal comfort, we create spiritual walls that make following Christ impossible. True kingdom living means submitting to God's rule, embracing His methods, and living for His glory rather than our own. Prayer and fasting help reorient our hearts from self-reliance to dependency on God. The gospel offers us the opportunity to experience heaven now, partnering with God to bring His kingdom into broken situations. We must examine whether our prayers and priorities expand God's kingdom or our own.
