"Let Your Kingdom Come"

Jesus Christ had God's Kingdom in mind  when he said in his model prayer:  "Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."  (Matthew 6:9, 30)  Yes, God's Kingdom will ensure  that God's will is done on earth, not the will of power-hungry or selfish humans.

God's Kingdom is also called "the Kingdom of the heavens."  (Matthew 5:3)  The reason?  While it will rule over the earth, it will not rule from the earth but will rule from heaven.  Than what that means.  This world government will not require material for financial support.  What a relief it will be  for its human subjects! 

As the term "kingdom " suggests, God's Kingdom is a royal government. It has a King-Jesus Christ- who received his authority from God.  Concerning Jesus, the Bible says:  

"The government shall be on his shoulder . . . of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end." - Isaiah 9:6, 7, King James Version. 

"To him there were given rulership, honor, and a kingdom, that the people, nations, and language groups should all serve him.  His rulership . . . will not pass away." -Daniel 7:14. 

"The Kingdom of the Word has become the Kingdom of our Lord [God] and of his Christ." - Revelation 11:15. 

Next time: Conclusion of "Let Your Kingdom Come"

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