5 Radical Ideas About the “Kingdom of God” That Changed How I See the World
A Deep-Dive Review of The Kingdom: God’s Endgame by David VakaWritten by Glenn Bleakney
Introduction: The World Is Shaking—But Heaven Is Speaking
Let’s be honest. The last few years have changed everything.
We watched cities go silent. Pulpits empty. Economies collapse. Fear rise. And behind it all, many believers—myself included—began asking: “Lord, what on earth is happening?”
The pandemic didn’t just disrupt life; it exposed foundations. It revealed where our trust truly lies—whether in the systems of men or the sovereignty of God.
In the midst of that shaking, I came across a book that reframed the chaos through a lens I’ll never forget:
The Kingdom: God’s Endgame by David Vaka.
Let me say this plainly: this book carries revelation. It doesn’t just offer theology—it offers sight. It connects what’s happening in the world right now with God’s ultimate plan for the earth: the manifestation of His Kingdom in every sphere of life.
Reading this book was like hearing a prophetic trumpet. It clarified so much of what the Spirit has been whispering to the global Church. And it confirmed something I’ve been preaching for years—God is not preparing us for escape. He’s preparing us for governance.
Here are five radical truths from David’s book that didn’t just challenge me—they changed how I see everything.
1. The Global “Shaking” Isn’t Random—It’s a Divine Reset
The first and perhaps most urgent revelation David presents is this: the shaking of nations is not a coincidence; it’s a Kingdom strategy.
“Yet once more I shake not only the earth but also heaven… that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.”
(Hebrews 12:26–27, NKJV)
This isn’t a political crisis or a natural accident. It’s divine engineering. God is systematically removing every structure that cannot carry His glory.
A Twofold Purpose in the Shaking
A Hunger for Truth – As false securities collapse, people everywhere are awakening to spiritual hunger. There’s a new cry rising: “Where is truth? Where is hope?” And that cry is divine setup. (Amos 8:11; John 18:37)
A Reallocation of Resources – Haggai 2 tells us that when God shakes the nations, it leads to a transfer of glory and wealth:
“The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine… The glory of the latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:8–9)
The shaking, then, isn’t God’s wrath—it’s God’s reordering. He’s clearing the rubble of human pride to make room for His Kingdom infrastructure.
So, when I see the shaking now, I no longer see disaster. I see divine disruption preparing the stage for revival and reformation.
2. The Kingdom of God Isn’t Just Heaven—It’s a Real Nation
David makes it clear: the Kingdom is not a metaphor. It’s not some abstract, future hope. It’s a real government under a real King.
“For unto us a Child is born… and the government will be upon His shoulder.”
(Isaiah 9:6–7)
The Kingdom has:
A King: Jesus Christ (Revelation 19:16)
A Constitution: The Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
Citizens: Believers who have been “translated from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of His dear Son.” (Colossians 1:13)
A Culture: The values of Heaven expressed on Earth (Matthew 6:10)
An Economy: One that operates by faith and generosity, not scarcity (Luke 6:38; Matthew 6:33)
Once you understand this, your Christianity stops revolving around escaping to Heaven. Instead, you start partnering with Heaven to transform the Earth.
It’s what I often say when I teach on Kingdom culture: “We weren’t saved to sit. We were redeemed to reign.”
David articulates that truth with clarity and conviction:
“The Church’s mission is not evacuation—it’s occupation.”
That statement hit me hard. The Kingdom is not waiting to begin. It’s already advancing, and we’ve been given citizenship—and responsibility—within it.
3. The Church Was Never Meant to Be a Building
When Jesus said, “I will build My church,” the Greek word was ekklesia—a term that referred to a governmental assembly, not a religious gathering.
“I will build My Ekklesia, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
(Matthew 16:18–19)
In other words, Jesus wasn’t promising to build a place of worship. He was raising up a governing council of citizens empowered to enforce Heaven’s decrees on Earth.
This truth alone, if recovered, could reform the Church.
The Contrast
The Institutional Church is content to escape the world.
The Kingdom Ekklesia is commissioned to transform it.
Jesus gave His Ekklesia keys—symbols of governmental authority—to bind and loose, to open and shut, to decree and establish. (Matthew 18:18–19)
And as Isaiah prophesied:
“For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our Lawgiver, the LORD is our King.” (Isaiah 33:22)
The modern Church must rediscover her identity as Heaven’s legislative body on Earth. We are not just worshippers—we are ambassadors, reformers, and rulers carrying Heaven’s blueprint for nations.
This revelation from David’s book reignited my conviction that revival alone is not enough. We need reformation—a return to true Ekklesia function where the Church governs from the spiritual realm and shifts culture in the natural.
4. The Kingdom’s Laws Are Written on Hearts, Not Tablets
The Kingdom operates by a completely different standard than earthly law. Its justice system begins on the inside.
“I will put My law in their minds and write it on their hearts.”
(Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10)
In this Kingdom, motives matter as much as actions.
Jesus made this clear in the Sermon on the Mount:
Anger equals murder of the heart. (Matthew 5:21–22)
Lust equals adultery of the heart. (Matthew 5:27–28)
Unforgiveness disqualifies you from mercy. (Matthew 6:14–15)
This isn’t legalism—it’s transformation. It’s what happens when the Holy Spirit writes the law of love into our very nature. (Ezekiel 36:26–27; Romans 8:2)
David captures it beautifully: The Kingdom doesn’t just regulate behavior; it recreates the human spirit.
Kingdom living, then, is not about obeying rules—it’s about embodying the nature of the King Himself. When His righteousness flows through us, the law of love governs everything we do. (James 2:8; Romans 14:17)
5. Greatness in the Kingdom Is Upside Down
This principle cut me to the core.
In our culture, leadership often looks like climbing ladders, gathering followers, building platforms. But in the Kingdom, it’s the opposite.
“Whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.”
(Mark 10:43–45)
David reminds us that servanthood isn’t weakness—it’s warfare. When we serve others, we overthrow the spirit of pride and greed that dominates the world system.
Jesus modeled this when He knelt to wash His disciples’ feet. (John 13:14–15)
Paul explained it when he wrote that Christ “humbled Himself… and therefore God exalted Him.” (Philippians 2:5–11)
Kingdom greatness is measured not by how high you rise, but how low you’re willing to go for love’s sake.
In God’s Kingdom, the throne is reached through the towel.
Conclusion: The Kingdom Is the Endgame
David Vaka’s The Kingdom: God’s Endgame is not just a book—it’s a prophetic roadmap for the age we’re living in.
It explains why the world is shaking. It reveals what God is building. And it redefines what it means to be the Church in a time of global upheaval.
This isn’t escapist theology—it’s apostolic strategy.
The Church of the future—the true Ekklesia—will not hide behind walls of religion. She will rise in power, purity, and purpose to reveal the rule of Christ in every domain of life.
If you are a pastor, a leader, or simply a believer hungry for more than status quo Christianity—you need this book. It will awaken you to your role in God’s ultimate plan: not just to survive the shaking, but to govern in the midst of it.
Scripture Sprint (for Deeper Study)
Shaking & Alignment: Hebrews 12:26–28; Haggai 2:6–9; Isaiah 60:1–11; Romans 8:19–22; Psalm 2
Kingdom as Country: Daniel 2:44; Colossians 1:13; Philippians 3:20; Luke 17:20–21; Matthew 6:10, 33; Psalm 103:19
Ekklesia Mandate: Matthew 16:18–19; 18:18–20; Isaiah 33:22; Psalm 110:2; Matthew 5:13–16
Heart Law & Holiness: Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Matthew 5–7; Romans 8:2; Galatians 5:22–23; James 2:8
Servant Greatness: Mark 10:42–45; John 13:1–17; Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 22:24–27; Matthew 23:11–12
My Personal Endorsement
As someone who has devoted my life to teaching and advancing the message of the Kingdom, I can say with confidence—David Vaka’s book is a divine download for this generation.
It is revelatory. It is prophetic. And it is desperately needed.
This book is for Kingdom reformers, not spectators. For those who want to see beyond religion into God’s true endgame—a restored world under the governance of Christ.
Read it slowly. Study it deeply. Then go live it boldly.
Purchase the Book
You can get your copy of The Kingdom: God’s Endgame by David Vaka right now from your region’s Amazon store:
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Purchase your copy today—and be awakened to the unshakable Kingdom God is establishing in our time.
I have his book, and just now beginning to 'Listen for THE VOICE in the voice as I read' and ready to walk circumspectively in the pioneering of Christ's Ekklesia here on our region!
Awesome Review. I would refer you to the late, great Dr. Myles Munroe who was a Principle Scholar of The Kingdom of God, and a prolific Author, Global Thought Leader, and Founder of Bahama Faith Ministries International, which is still thriving many years after his transition to glory.