Topic: Pastor Sydney Igbokwe
Text: Luke 11:1- 3
As we continue in unveiling the Lord’s prayer we observed that after establishing a relationship with the Father which is central to prayer, then we see purpose come into play which is that the Kingdom be established and not only being established but that we will align to the will of the Father, a place of submission and surrender to his desires and counsel over our lives. So we cab say three things occur within this prayer line
- The Kingdom Come– Establishing the Kingdom Culture on earth
- The Will be done- Total submission to the will of the Father and giving way to allow Him do what he intends to do
- As it is in Heaven– Aligning ourselves to
To further understand this line in Prayer we must first understand what the Kingdom of God is. A kingdom is a realm or territory where a King’s will and authority presides over. A kingdom is a governing impact of a king’s will over a territory or domain; his influence over a people.
Characteristics of a Kingdom
- A King and Lord – a sovereign- Absolute ruler
- A Territory– a domain: Territory where its influence and power is in force in action
- A Constitution– a royal covenant
- A Citizenry– a community of subjects
- The Law– acceptable principles
- Privileges-rights and benefits
- A Code of Ethics– acceptable lifestyles and conducts
- An Army– security
- A Commonwealth– economic security, and
- A Social Culture– protocol and procedures
The Kingdom of God
- It is not of this World- John 18:36
- It is the Lord’s- Psalm 22:28
- Not Destroyed- Dan 2:44
- Not left to anyone
- Consume all other Kingdoms
- Shall Stand forever- Hebrew 12:28
- Its Influential- Mark 4:30
- Righteousness, peace and Joy- Rom 14:17
- Power -1 Corinthians 4:20
What is His will?
- The will of the father is the heart beat of the Father
- The Father will is for the Kingdom of God to reing supreme on the earth and that mandate should be our passion. John 4:34, Luke 4:43, Mathew 7:21.
As it is in Heaven?
- Become Ambassadors of the Kingdom- 2 Corinthians 5:20
- Live the Kingdom Culture- Luke 17:20-21
- Preach and Declare the Kingdom- Acts 1:3-8
- The Church is the tool to establishing the Kingdom. We are an extension of the Kingdom of God on earth
Prayers
- Lord may the Kingdom Culture manifest through my life