22-May-2024 – Kingdom Attitude

Published by Sunil Binkam on May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. – Matthew 6:10

This verse is part of the prayer taught by Jesus Christ. In this prayer, Jesus instructs us to pray, “Thy kingdom come.” What does this mean? If we recall Jesus’ message, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” we understand that the kingdom of heaven is near, urging us to repent and be prepared to experience it.

Earlier this month, we discussed that when we use the word “kingdom,” we often visualize a physical realm. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus says, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” The second part of this statement provides a clue about what Jesus meant by the coming of the kingdom.

In any kingdom, the will of the king is supreme. Nothing happens against the king’s will. Remember the Pharaoh of Egypt, who made Joseph prime minister? His will was final. Similarly, in the story of Esther, the king’s command was absolute.

As we learned earlier, the kingdom represents the extent of the king’s authority and operation. Therefore, when we pray, “Thy kingdom come,” we are asking that in our lives today, everything may fall within the boundary of God’s power, authority, and domain. We seek to ensure that everything we do, wherever we go, and whatever we think, adheres to the rules, regulations, and protection of the kingdom of heaven.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. – Matthew 6:13

In every aspect of our lives, we acknowledge God’s kingship. By His power, everything will happen to bring glory to God alone. This is not just for a day or two but forever. Regardless of whether things are good or bad, whether we are happy or not, whether we are satisfied or not, God’s power and authority prevail in our lives. This is our prayer and submission to God.

When our attitude aligns with this, God is glorified in our lives. How? By being the king of our lives, He does great things that testify to His greatness. This glorifies Him in our lives. Additionally, as our king, He always plans the best for us. That’s why the Word of God says, “I have plans for you to prosper” (Jeremiah 29:11).

The Lord’s Prayer teaches us the kingdom attitude. Having this attitude aligns us with the King.

Prayer

Dear loving Heavenly Father, thank You for teaching us about the kingdom attitude today. When we acknowledge You as our King, we will obey and submit to Your ruling in everything. Help us to realize this truth and enjoy the citizenship of the heavenly kingdom on earth. Help us to experience Your kingdom in our lives here on earth. I pray in the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.