Thy is the Kingdom

Thy is the Kingdom – Matt 6:13

    Jesus closes off this prayer with not just a benediction but a declaration.  He is saying this prayer model is an outline for God wants us to pray.  It includes all aspects of prayer.  There is adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication.  Nothing needs to be added to this prayer.   There are four things in this final verse.

    For Thine is the Kingdom.  The Kingdom of God is His Kingdom but we have the privilege to exercise the authority we had been given in prayer.  So God, let your Kingdom come and let your will be done in our lives today.       

    And the power.  It is the power of God that will accomplish Kingdom work.  We need His power to finish the race that we start.  It s the power that overcomes and eliminates all enemies of the Kingdom.

    And the glory.  The word glory is not just the visible presence of God.  It is not just recognition for a job well done or getting the credit.  It has to do with the character and essence of God.  You want through prayer to bring forth His character and nature in your life.  

    This is a forever process.  It starts at conception, your new birth and ends when you enter glory and are made complete.  Then Amen is the exclamation point.  Yes, let the will of God be established and done.