“After this manner therefore, pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed by
thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be
done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread. And forgive
us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and
the glory for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6: 9 – 13, KJV
Because the kingdom is God’s, and all power and glory
belongs to Him, there is order even when it seems to be chaos. Nothing surprises God. He does not whimper when a mere person
challenges Him. He is not surprised when
death comes, be it in sleep or in violence, to a part of His cherished—no, much
cherished—creation. He does not slumber
or sleep, and wake up amazed at the condition the world is in. Though the results of sin may sadden Him, He
does not hide nor rock in fetal position nor stay in bed for the day. His creation, His children cannot shock
Him. Despite all that may go on, God is
still all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-glorious. The period on the sentence of life will
forever be “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.” He has always been, always is, and always
will forever be Lord of Lords and King of Kings. He remains our ultimate hope for the future.
The end of the story has already been written. And it is good. Hold on a little longer and we will see it.
