Kingdom!

For Friday, January 27, 2023:

Matthew 6:10 NIV, Jesus speaking: “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”

The first part of Jesus’ prayer-example is acknowledging our creator God. God’s name, his kingdom and his will should come first. We shouldn’t go right to our own requests. Put God first.

We’re praying that God’s kingdom and his supreme nature, which is well known in heaven, would also prevail on earth. We can pray this because we have trusted Jesus as our savior. Think about it: If God took over as ultimate ruler and judge of the world, many would be lost. Those who don’t know Jesus would be condemned. But God, in his wisdom, is giving mankind a break by delaying things a wee bit – a little more time for the world to get to know Jesus!

In heaven there is no disobedience and no obstacles to God’s will. God gave mankind self-will, but in this prayer we’re asking to live under his guidance. We pray with love and trust, knowing that his way is the better way.

Father God, make earth more like heaven!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship