Your kingdom come Your will be done On earth As it is in heaven
Matthew 6: 10
We pray for the kingdom of God to come, for his will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven. This can only occur as we find faithful, committed, believers willing and obedient to the purposes of God.
The first and last rebellion that took place in heaven came about over one of Gods created beings, Lucifer, choosing to exalt himself in an attempt to be like God. Leading this wilful revolt, he managed to influence and draw with him a third of the heavenly host. We learn from the book of revelation that Lucifer, now called Satan, was cast down to the earth and now makes war with the saints. Jesus told his disciples, “I saw Satan fall from heaven like lightening.” When Jude writes concerning “the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority but left their proper dwelling.....” it gives me serious pause to consider the gift of choice, I.e. free will that has been given to Gods creation in heaven.
......As it is in heaven....
As we consider the work “in heaven”, we see the will of God carried out by ministering spirits willingly serving at the pleasure of our Lord. I wonder what would happen if the heavenly host decided not to say HOLY HOLY HOLY LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. I wonder what would happen if the angels decided they didn’t want to go where they were being sent or do what they were assigned to do? I wonder what would happen if the Holy Spirit didn’t want to teach, lead, or guide into truth? What if Jesus didn’t want to be “the way”? If Satan could lead a rebellion, they all apparently have a choice. What is it they see in heaven that holds them in this place of willing obedience? May I suggest it is only as they behold the awesome majesty and glory of Almighty God, observe His love and His works that the purity and righteousness of heaven consumes their very being and holds them in unified oneness.
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him, and for Him and he is before all things and by him all things consist.
Col. 1:16-17
On earth as it is in Heaven.....
This fascinates me because here on earth we struggle with our will being submitted to His. We murmur, we fuss, we drag our feet, or we just flat don’t do it. We are moved by our thoughts, feelings, emotions and circumstances. Our eyes looking at everything besides Almighty God, creator of Heaven and earth, our Father in Heaven, Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, the word made flesh, and His Holy Spirit.
It is recorded in Hebrews 10 about Jesus on earth, “behold I have come to do your will O God”. Psalm 40 adds the word “delight”... to do your will.
Jesus said of his own personal relationship with His Father “my food is to do the will of him who sent me”. These statements are filled with heart and choice that show us how his Kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven..... heart, choice and obedience.
When tempted in the wilderness, Jesus chose to live by every word that proceeded from the mouth of God. “Present your bodies which is your spiritual service” from Romans holds a strong choice and a profound standard. We must be willing to make the same choice through any temptation, understanding, like Jesus that life is gained by choosing to obey every word that comes from the mouth of God.
On earth as it is in heaven looks like perfect oneness, total unity and harmony with heavens pursuits.
These are days to choose wisely whom we “will” serve.