Matt 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Robert Law said “Prayer is a mighty thing, not for getting man’s will done in heaven, but for getting God’s will done in earth.” Therefore, we never want to ask God for anything that will dishonor His name, delay His kingdom or disturb His will on earth. God’s kingdom on earth is now largely an invisible kingdom. We are praying in essence that God’s kingdom will become seen…visible to everyone…visible through His children and His work. In John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish leaders. But my Kingdom is not of this world.” One day the church militant (still fighting the battle) will join the church triumphant (already in heaven) and Christ will set up His kingdom. What a day that will be! The petition “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” is a prayer that the reign of evil on earth may end, that sin may be forever destroyed and that the kingdom of righteousness will be fulfilled.

What else are we praying for when we pray this prayer? We are praying for the spread of the gospel, for revival and for the Lord’s return. We are also praying the prayer the Lord Jesus Christ prayed in Gethsemane “Not my will but thy will be done.” We are sharing our willingness to surrender our will to God’s will. Charles Allen said “It means I look at my heart and plead for God’s cleansing power. It means I bow before Him in faith and obedience. Thy kingdom come means I am willing to surrender everything I possess in order to possess God.” In faith we pray not my will but thy will be done recognizing that God’s grace will be sufficient no matter what comes our way.

May I remind you that God’s will is being done on earth. His laws govern the universe. For example, the law of gravity is still fully in force today. Another  example is you and I did not decide what century we would be born, we did not choose our parents, the color of our skin, our gender or our physical appearance. All were decided by God when we were fearfully and wonderfully made. Since our great and sovereign God is going to move according to His will it is best to always pray for God’s will to be done. It is a beneficial step of faith where we recognize the need to align our will with God’s will.

I pray you have a good day walking in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

Tim