Thy Kingdom Come

[We apologize for the sound troubles in the recording]

[Sung Psalm 145]

he Larger Catechism says this very clearly: When we pray, "thy kingdom come" – we pray that Satan's kingdom would be destroyed.

How often do you pray against Satan's kingdom? You should! Resist the devil and he will flee from you! We also pray that the gospel would flourish and grow. And that has lots of parts! The Jews called – the fullness of the Gentiles brought in – we pray that God would raise up pastors and elders and deacons – we pray that the church be purged from corruption – my own corruption – as well as others! – We pray that the magistrate would be favorably disposed to us. That helps!

We pray that the word, the sacraments, and prayer would go forth – and by the grace of Christ, that they would convert those who are dead in their sins – and that they would build up and encourage those who are already converted.

We pray that Christ would rule in our hearts here – and now. Don't wait, LORD! Please – don't wait!

But then also, please do hasten! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!