Matthew 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Why would we be encouraged to pray for HIS Kingdom to come to earth if HE were to remove us when things got tough? The rapture theorists totally disregard the very words Jesus urged us to pray. Here we have the Son of the Most High GOD, in His own words, revealing an important truth that 99% of all churches pray frequently. We are to proclaim and prophesy that HIS Kingdom and HIS Will be manifested on earth as it is in Heaven. After all, HE is the Creator of Heaven and earth. Don’t you think that the Creator can successfully establish HIS Kingdom anywhere and at any time HE pleases? What adversary is great enough to prevent this? Could Jesus not hear or interpret the words He heard from Our Heavenly Father?
Men take a few words, change their meaning in a subtle fashion, and establish an entire doctrine around those words in order that they may enslave other men to themselves. The word “everlasting” versus “indefinite” has a different meaning and length of time. One denotes “forever” whereas the other denotes “undetermined but not infinite”.
After studying the Scriptures for over forty years, I have come to realize that based on my understanding at the time I read Scripture, the revelation that comes forth is filtered. If I only have a revelation of redemption, I tend to read all Scripture solely from the “redemption” point of view. As my understanding and knowledge increase, I read Scripture with those added perspectives. Most of all, if I read from the revelation of Love, the filters are removed for I am know reading with an understanding of the Character and Intent of the Author- Our Heavenly Father.
This verse is multi-faceted as is all Scripture. “Earth” is not only this globe we are walking on, but also our own “earth”. HE desires to be fully manifested in each of us as we are to be individual expressions of HIM. A father’s desire is for his son to express all the positive characteristics of the family. The son is to represent the family to the rest of the world and do greater things than the previous generation. Each family has an innate desire for expansion of its expression on earth. This desire is derived from the Character of the Creator.
Do you think it is Our Heavenly Father’s will for us to be punished forever by burning in an intense heat, causing unbearable pain? Is that what you would want for your son or daughter? How much more does Our Heavenly Father want us to be blessed than our earthly father! HE has placed in us the creative power to produce unique expressions of HIM to bless all of creation. We are to become focal points of HIS expression on earth. HE calls us to be distinct but not divided. We are called into unity by Love and express HIS character in all our actions and thoughts. Each of us has a set of unique gifts and a calling to bring forth our individual part of HIS overall will. Once we fully embrace this reality, doors open up to us with the needed resources to fulfill that calling. Peace is shed abroad in our hearts no matter what adversity confronts us. Instead of fearing the adversity, we look for the lessons to be learned from the experience. Love, joy, and peace are all realized once HIS Kingdom is manifested in our hearts and minds. Let those prophetic words we are urged to speak fully manifest in our lives.