In this manner pray… For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen (Matthew 6:9-13).
Psalm 29:2 teaches us the following “Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness”. As we declare “for Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever, we partake of the blessedness of ascribing glory and worship to God. We join in with the host of heaven in the declaration, “Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen” (Revelation 7:12). This is in agreement with what the new covenant teaches us to do: “…worship God” (Revelation 22:9), giving us no basis upon which we may forbid Christians from praying so.
There is no kingdom without a king and a domain of authority. Even so, as we declare that the kingdom belongs to God, we acknowledge our God as the King of kings and Lord of Lords (1 Timothy 6:15; Revelation 19:16; Deuteronomy 10:17), unto whom belongs ALL power and authority (Matthew 28:18; Psalm 62:11). As we declare the supremacy and power of our God in praise and in worship, we can expect to walk in His manifest presence with His power and authority, for the Lord inhabits the praises of His people (cf. Psalm 22:3).
The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17), and it is this kingdom, which God has translated us into (Colossians 1:13). Even so, when we declare unto God that the kingdom is His, we should always be reminded of the life God has called us to: one of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Declaring to our Father that the kingdom is His should also be a constant reminder to us of our place and in this present world. We are aliens and strangers in this world (1 Peter 2:11) and citizens of heaven (Philippians 3:20). These come with their distinct responsibilities: aliens and strangers are commanded to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul (1 Peter 2:11) and citizens of heaven should live awaiting the return of our saviour Jesus (Philippians 3:20). Ascribing the Kingdom to God should make us kingdom-of-God minded.
Our God is the only Sovereign (1 Timothy 6:15) and “Yours, LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in the heavens and on earth belongs to you. Yours, LORD, is the kingdom, and you are exalted as head over all’ (1 Chronicles 29:11). The Scriptures teach us to decree a thing and it will be established unto you (Job 22:28). Jesus also taught us that “ for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say… and nothing will be impossible to you (Matthew 17:20). As we declare God’s power and glory, we shall be established in and walk in His power and glory all the days of our lives.
Kwadwo Omari, PhD
April 8, 2019.
Epilogue:
If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
If you do not know the Lord Jesus as your personal Saviour, this is the time to surrender your life to God, and accept Jesus as your Saviour. This is the only way to eternal life and salvation from hell and eternal torments when this life is over. You can pray this prayer sincerely from your heart to receive Jesus as your Saviour: “I come to you God in Jesus name and surrender my life unto you. I repent of my sins and I ask that You forgive me of all my sins. I confess with my mouth that Jesus is Lord, and I believe with my heart that God has raised Jesus from the dead. I thank you God for saving me, in Jesus name, Amen”. If you sincerely prayed this prayer, be assured that you are saved, for the Bible says that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved (Romans 10:13, Romans 10:10, Acts 16:31). Find a Bible believing church to attend so that you can be discipled to grow in the ways of God. You can also email me ([email protected]) and I will be happy to grow together with you in Christ.