Thy Kingdom Come

I was listening to a John Piper sermon the other day when it dawned on me, “Am I so content with my earthly life that I don’t wish for God’s Kingdom to come?” The revelation fell on me like a super-anvil to my spirit, hitting my heart and soul with a 1-2 knockout punch. I couldn’t escape the question for the next few days. It taunted me and I wrestled with everything this brought with it. By God’s grace, I think I’ve finally reached the conclusion and I pray the results never leave me.

‘God, let your kingdom come. Let it come for all the innocent children being sold into slavery and sex trafficking. God rescue them from the evil intentions of men who steal their innocence. God come now and let not another child know hurt and pain.

‘God, let your kingdom come. Please come for the saints and missionaries around the world who suffer for your name. Come for the men and women who whisper your name behind closed doors. God come now to end the persecution of your children. Rescue them.

‘God, let your kingdom come. Come now for those who suffer from disease. Come now for those who have grown weary. God, alleviate the pain that plagues your people.

‘God, let your kingdom come. Jesus return because I am anxious for your glory. I know now that whatever joy I have found on this earth is nothing compared to you. If joy can be found now amidst the suffering, the hate, the pain, God, how much more joy will I know when your kingdom comes? How much more will I love You when there is no more pain and no more hate and no more death, when I know you fully, basking in the awe of your beauty? Jesus, how much more will I laugh when I am surrounded by your love all the day long? You are infinitely better than anything I can imagine. God, come for us because we are meant to be with you, our hearts sing out for your return, let your kingdom come.

God, let your kingdom come.’