APR 17

Matthew 6:10
Memorise Matthew 6:9-13
“Thy kingdom come…”

To pray and to seek God’s Kingdom here on earth is to desire that Christ may soon rule and govern on earth, replacing human governments and rulers. When that happens, it will be heaven on earth as righteousness and justice will reign. All men will submit to Christ. Peace and order will reign. This will only happen at the Second Coming of Christ, where He comes to establish His Millennial Reign on Earth. Isn’t that a truly wonderful thing? Is this something you are looking forward to?

In every prayer, this should be our earnest petition. Every prayer that we make should echo this glad tiding that Christ may soon set up His Kingdom on earth. The Bible promises that the Kingdom of God will come in due course and the earth will become Christ’s footstool in the golden millennium (Hebrews 10:13). Every believer should look forward to that wonderful day.

We seek His Kingdom not only in prayer on our knees but also with our heart, soul, mind and strength. The preaching of the Word, testifying and witnessing, supporting gospel rallies and gospel events are all means to this end. The secret power of the Spirit must also be prayerfully called upon to do its marvellous work of converting sinners and saving souls. We therefore pray that God shall exert His power, both by the Word and by the Spirit, that the whole world may willingly submit to Him.

Dear teen, are you putting in effort to advance God’s glorious Kingdom? What nobler cause do you have on this earth? Whatever gains you have in the world – a prestigious place in a university or school, an invention to make you famous and rich – all these pale in comparison with the eternal joy of salvation and God’s wise and holy rule over a suffering and sin cursed world. What a privilege and honour to be involved in such a magnificent and holy endeavour for the Lord!

Thought: God’s Kingdom is continually growing and advancing.
Prayer: Gracious loving heavenly Father, have mercy on those still outside Your kingdom and grant that I may have opportunities to share the gospel and impact the people around me for Thy glory.