Jesus arrived on our planet with a mission to spread the uplifting message of God's kingdom. He declared, through his actions and speeches, that he was the anticipated King who would renew everything. He found particular joy in sharing this message with those who were suffering, weak, impoverished, and marginalized.

Looking back at the Old Testament, it's clear that God gave Israel the responsibility to look after the poor. However, Israel failed in this duty and was subsequently exiled. Fast forward to the New Testament, and we see the early followers of Christ embodying his kingdom by ensuring there were no needy among them. They expanded rapidly by providing aid to those suffering in the tumultuous Roman cities.

In the present day, it's observed that the global church is expanding fastest among the poor. However, over the years, the Western church has pulled back from its duty to the poor, focusing solely on evangelism during a period known as the "Great Reversal." This shift has had catastrophic consequences, as evidenced by the Rwandan genocide, where the gospel's teachings were not applied to all aspects of life.

The church's mission is to embody Christ by spreading the message of the kingdom in both word and action, particularly among the poor. Everyone is called upon to live out the implications of the gospel in all aspects of life, guiding nations to follow Christ's teachings.