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Citizenship in this kingdom has awesome benefits

I once had the privilege to witness for a man who was becoming a citizen of the United States. He and his wife were so happy and overjoyed to finally become citizens. I had always taken my citizenship for granted until I heard his story, and his profound gratitude to be able to become a citizen. It was at that moment that I realized that it was a privilege to be a citizen. This is an awesome opportunity as well as a great responsibility. As citizens, we represent our country and our fellow citizens. We are responsible to do out part so that our communities are safe and well taken care of. We have to pay taxes so that the infrastructure, parks and landscapes can be well maintained. We have to show up to Jury Duty when asked to. If there is war, we even have to join the military to protect our country. In the same we, in Christ, we have become citizens of the Kingdom of God. In this Kingdom the  authorized ruler is the King of Kings Himself. We also have fellow citizens and members of the household of God (Ephesians 2:19). Since you are a kingdom citizen, you have great benefits. You are a child of God. You are seated in Heavenly places with the King. You have great authority to work and serve in the kingdom. You are recognized in this kingdom. Even the enemies of this kingdom recognize your authority, and have to flee from you. You are a royal priesthood in the kingdom. Your citizenship can never be revoked. You are well protected in this kingdom. You are a co-heir with Christ in this kingdom. This kingdom has the best health plan, because by His stripes you were healed. The King in this kingdom is truthful, honorable, faithful, and all-powerful. And on top of that, He loves you with an eternal love. Yes, being a citizen in this Kingdom has amazing and eternal benefits!

Ephesians 2:19 “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.”

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Is His will being done in your sphere of influence?

The Lord Jesus taught us to pray for the Father’s will be done “on earth” as it’s done in Heaven. This is important because God made us to be His representatives here on earth. When He created us, He gave us the authority on earth to guard and protect our “garden,” that is to say the place of our responsibility. That means that whatever happens on this earth is man’s responsibility. One might say, God is sovereign, and He could do whatever He wants. However, God submits to His word. He exalts His word. He honors His word (Psalms 138:2). When He said man is in charge, He himself submitted to that very command. You could see this truth played out on the cross. God became man to handle the sin issue, because man is in charge on this earth as per God’s command. That is why when we pray, it is our responsibility to ensure that God’s will in heaven is now replicated here on earth. Part of our responsibility in prayer, is to make sure that God’s will is being done in our sphere of influence. As God’s representatives, God honors our prayers. Someone once said “without prayer nothing happens.” Are you praying to ensure that God’s will is being done in your garden, or sphere of influence? God is waiting for your prayers!

Matthew 6:10 – Your kingdom come. your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.