In this message, Kayla explores the deeper meaning behind Matariki through a biblical lens, unpacking how this season calls us to remember, give thanks, and look forward with hope. Rather than ignoring culture or embracing it uncritically, we’re invited to discern it through Scripture; learning what to receive, what to refine, and what to leave behind.

From Psalms to Genesis to the New Testament, we’re reminded that the stars were never meant to be the source; they are signposts pointing to the Creator. As we pause this Matariki season, we’re encouraged to lift our eyes beyond the skies and fix them on Jesus; the One who holds all things together.

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Welcome to Zion Media, the home of ZION at home. As a church we believe that we can gather anywhere and experience the presence, love and Truth of Jesus. Our desire is for the content presented here to encourage and uplift you, to inspire and teach you, and most importantly, connect you with Jesus.

In this powerful conclusion to The Upside Down Kingdom series, Josh Duckett explores the life-changing invitation into “the secret place”; a quiet, consistent space of connection with God that renews our strength from the inside out.

Many of us know what it feels like to be running on empty; busy, serving, doing all the right things, yet still spiritually drained. This message reminds us that true strength doesn’t come from doing more for God, but from being with Him.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or spiritually dry, this message will encourage you to pause, draw near, and rediscover the source of true life.

SERIES
THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM
Episode One: The Way Of Repentance: https://youtu.be/mn1Rbi2WrfI
Episode Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit: https://youtu.be/hrpVnj9wmRo
Episode Three: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: https://youtu.be/PS1ei9DcCSE
Episode Four: Blessed Are The Meek: https://youtu.be/iYfXZDmTP0g
Episode Five: Hunger and Thirst: https://youtu.be/802ZNfR7qQw
Episode Six: Touching the Untouchable: https://youtu.be/5pXie2RaAeo
Episode Seven: Mercy, Purity, and Peace: https://youtu.be/LSJpvmA3-UU
Episode Eight: Salt of the Earth: https://youtu.be/vJgLTjGo740
Episode Nine: From Darkness to Display: https://youtu.be/qDd7Uy3JXAA
Episode Ten: What God Intended For His House: https://youtu.be/3r6X06Xh_fA
Episode Eleven: Blessed in Persecution: https://youtu.be/XYpRQw5nqpM
Episode Twelve: The Secret Place: https://youtu.be/V2uVhQ1C4HE

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ZION MEDIA
Welcome to Zion Media, the home of ZION at home. As a church we believe that we can gather anywhere and experience the presence, love and Truth of Jesus. Our desire is for the content presented here to encourage and uplift you, to inspire and teach you, and most importantly, connect you with Jesus.

In this powerful message, Kayla Duckett unpacks the final Beatitude in Matthew 5, challenging us to rethink what it truly means to be “blessed” when facing persecution.

In a world where discomfort is often mistaken for suffering, this message calls us back to a biblical understanding of persecution - one marked by faithfulness to Jesus, even when it costs us. Through Scripture, real-life stories, and a global perspective, we are reminded that while persecution is real and costly for many believers, it is also where the Church often grows the strongest.

Kayla invites us to lift our eyes from temporary struggles to eternal hope, encouraging us to stand firm in our faith, pray for the persecuted church, and live with courage in the upside-down Kingdom of God.

SERIES
THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM
Episode One: The Way Of Repentance: https://youtu.be/mn1Rbi2WrfI
Episode Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit: https://youtu.be/hrpVnj9wmRo
Episode Three: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: https://youtu.be/PS1ei9DcCSE
Episode Four: Blessed Are The Meek: https://youtu.be/iYfXZDmTP0g
Episode Five: Hunger and Thirst: https://youtu.be/802ZNfR7qQw
Episode Six: Touching the Untouchable: https://youtu.be/5pXie2RaAeo
Episode Seven: Mercy, Purity, and Peace: https://youtu.be/LSJpvmA3-UU
Episode Eight: Salt of the Earth: https://youtu.be/vJgLTjGo740
Episode Nine: From Darkness to Display: https://youtu.be/qDd7Uy3JXAA
Episode Ten: What God Intended For His House: https://youtu.be/3r6X06Xh_fA
Episode Eleven: Blessed in Persecution: https://youtu.be/XYpRQw5nqpM
Episode Twelve: The Secret Place: https://youtu.be/V2uVhQ1C4HE

CONNECT WITH US
Website: https://zionpeople.nz
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YouTube: https://zionmedia.nz

ZION MEDIA
Welcome to Zion Media, the home of ZION at home. As a church we believe that we can gather anywhere and experience the presence, love and Truth of Jesus. Our desire is for the content presented here to encourage and uplift you, to inspire and teach you, and most importantly, connect you with Jesus.