The kingdom of God was announced and inaugurated by Jesus Christ, the God in life. The kingdom of God is not a geographical or political entity, but a dynamic and relational reality, a reality that is characterized by compassion and justice, by love and peace, by grace and truth.
Jesus Christ, as the agent of compassion and the animator of justice, brought together both dimensions of helping the poor in their survival and steering them toward justice. He did not only address the immediate and urgent needs of the poor, but also challenged and transformed the underlying and systemic causes of their poverty. He did not only perform acts of charity, but also advocated for acts of justice. He did not only minister to the poor, but also empowered the poor to be agents of change in their own communities.
We follow the example and the command of Jesus Christ, are part of His kingdom movement, and are His witnesses and His workers in the world. We are called to be compassionate and just, to be generous and righteous, to be merciful and faithful. We are called to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick and the imprisoned, but also to release the captives, free the oppressed, and proclaim the good news of God’s reign. We are called to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves.
We pray and act, seek and do, hope and live for the kingdom of God, which is at hand, which is among us, which is within us, which is coming in its fullness.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we honor the kingdom of God as announced and inaugurated by Jesus Christ, the God in life. We acknowledge that the kingdom of God transcends boundaries and is a realm of compassion and justice, love and peace, grace and truth.
Lord, we remember Jesus Christ, the agent of compassion and animator of justice, who united the relief of the poor with the pursuit of justice. We are inspired by His example to address not only the immediate needs but also to challenge and transform the root causes of poverty. We are called to embody His spirit of service and advocacy, empowering the less fortunate to become agents of change in their communities.
As Your followers, we are part of the kingdom movement, serving as Your witnesses and workers in the world. We are called to be compassionate and just, generous and righteous, merciful and faithful. We are called to care for the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick and the imprisoned, and to liberate the captives and oppressed, proclaiming the good news of Your reign. We strive to love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
We pray and act, seek and do, hope and live for the kingdom of God, which is at hand, among us, within us, and coming in its fullness. We pray for spiritual awakening, boldness in evangelism, unity among believers, wisdom and understanding, and the provision of financial resources. We pray for healing, protection, and the guidance of leaders, as well as for the youth, marriages, families, governments, missions, revivals, persecuted Christians, and outreach programs.
We pray for the salvation of souls, the impact of Your kingdom, the laborers in Your harvest, unity in the body of Christ, and the manifestation of Your power. We pray for discipleship, mentorship, kingdom resources, expansion in nations, influence in education and media, the persecuted church, revival, influence in government, and wisdom and revelation.
Father, we ask that Your kingdom come quickly and that Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Grant us the grace to be instruments of Your mercy and the courage to stand firm in Your truth. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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