From Our Father to Amen: The Prayer That Shapes UsSample

Your Kingdom come

Welcoming God’s Rule in Our Hearts

When Jesus taught us to pray, “Your Kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10 NKJV), He was inviting us to long for and participate in something greater than ourselves—God’s rule and reign in both the present and the future. The Kingdom of God has two aspects: the physical kingdom that will one day be fully established and the spiritual kingdom that begins in our hearts the moment we accept Christ.

The physical Kingdom refers to the future time when Jesus will return, defeat evil, and establish His perfect rule on earth. Imagine a world where there is no war, no injustice, and no suffering—a place where God’s presence fills every corner, and His name is honored without fear or opposition. In this kingdom, Jesus will reign as the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace. The earth will be restored, and we will experience complete joy and peace under His leadership. This is the future hope we eagerly await!

But the Kingdom of God is not just something far off in the future—it’s also here and now, within us. The moment we are “born again” in Christ, we enter His spiritual kingdom. Colossians 1 tells us that God has “conveyed [transferred] us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13 NKJV). This means that Jesus is not just our Savior—He is our King, ruling over our hearts and lives today.

Living in the spiritual kingdom means surrendering control to God. In a kingdom, the King has full authority, and His subjects obey Him. The same is true for us! When we pray, “Your Kingdom come,” we are saying, “God, take control. Rule in my heart. Lead my decisions.” It’s a daily commitment to let go of our own plans and trust His perfect will.

Many of us struggle with truly letting God be in control. We like to think we’re the rulers of our own lives, making our own choices. But true peace, righteousness, and joy come when we allow God to be King. Romans 14:17 reminds us that the Kingdom of God is about “righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17 NKJV).

So when we pray, “Your Kingdom come,” we’re not just asking for Jesus to return—we’re inviting Him to take His rightful place in our hearts today. And when He reigns in our lives, we experience the true joy of living under His perfect rule!