Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Matthew 6:9,10
After this manner, therefore, pray ye: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
There are, at least, two ways to understand the words of JESUS when He said,"Thy kingdom come". At first we see that this is a call for the future Kingdom reign of Christ on earth, where His rule will be total. The second way to look at this is, that The Kingdom is within you, Luke 17: 21b. Yes, we are the Temple of the Living GOD and He does dwell within us, ruling and reigning in our midst. Both understandings of the words "Thy Kingdom come" are correct and are understood in the transitory sense: past, present and future. GOD's Kingdom has come in JESUS Christ; His Kingdom is present, within us, by the Holy Spirit; He will come and establish his Kingdom and reign forever.
What does this say to us, today? What difference does it make in our daily life? JESUS said to pray this way, why?
The answer is found in the next words: " Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven". When we pray for the Kingdom of GOD to rule and reign in the earth as it is in the heavens, we are asking for all perfection, power, plenty and promise that is a reality in the heavens, to be united with all that is in the earth. This is the reality of the Heart of GOD united with the heart of man. This prayer opens a door for the Dominion of GOD to rule in our heart and the hearts of all for whom you pray.
Can we expect to see this NOW? Yes, we can expect to see a manifestation of the reign of JESUS, NOW. He begins with you, transforming you from the inside out. Give Him an open door and watch him work His miracles. HE IS THE LORD.
YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Matthew 6:9,10
After this manner, therefore, pray ye: Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
There are, at least, two ways to understand the words of JESUS when He said,"Thy kingdom come". At first we see that this is a call for the future Kingdom reign of Christ on earth, where His rule will be total. The second way to look at this is, that The Kingdom is within you, Luke 17: 21b. Yes, we are the Temple of the Living GOD and He does dwell within us, ruling and reigning in our midst. Both understandings of the words "Thy Kingdom come" are correct and are understood in the transitory sense: past, present and future. GOD's Kingdom has come in JESUS Christ; His Kingdom is present, within us, by the Holy Spirit; He will come and establish his Kingdom and reign forever.
What does this say to us, today? What difference does it make in our daily life? JESUS said to pray this way, why?
The answer is found in the next words: " Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven". When we pray for the Kingdom of GOD to rule and reign in the earth as it is in the heavens, we are asking for all perfection, power, plenty and promise that is a reality in the heavens, to be united with all that is in the earth. This is the reality of the Heart of GOD united with the heart of man. This prayer opens a door for the Dominion of GOD to rule in our heart and the hearts of all for whom you pray.
Can we expect to see this NOW? Yes, we can expect to see a manifestation of the reign of JESUS, NOW. He begins with you, transforming you from the inside out. Give Him an open door and watch him work His miracles. HE IS THE LORD.
YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN
Great post on a critically important topic.
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Your comment has greatly blessed me. Thank you for your kindness. May the LORD bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand. May you hear the beat of his sacred Heart and know the love He has for you and all His children.
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