Devotion:
Read Matthew 6:9-13.
Our focus today is on the lines of this prayer that say “...your kingdom come; your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Though not yet in heaven, we are expected to live as God’s “kingdom people” here on earth. We do not know exactly what heaven will be like. We can only imagine the details. However, we do not have to wait until we leave this life to experience what God’s kingdom is like. Jesus showed us with his life, teaching and ministry what it looks like to do God’s will here on earth. He showed us what God’s kingdom looks like in everyday life. He showed us that we can participate in God’s kingdom here on earth.
When our focus in life is to love God and love people, we participate in God’s kingdom here on earth. When we serve the needs of others (especially the least, last and lost), we participate in God’s kingdom here on earth. When we break down walls that divide people; when we embrace diversity rather than only being with “our kind”; when we are peacemakers; when we lead others to their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we participate in God’s kingdom here on earth.
This prayer that Jesus taught his disciples of all times and places lets us know that when we do God’s will, we are participating in God’s kingdom here on earth. May you experience a little “taste of heaven” as you seek to live the way of Jesus Christ today.
Personal Worship Option:
What specific thing will you do today to help God’s kingdom come “on earth as it is in heaven”?
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