Lords Prayer Doxology
Lords Prayer Doxology. The doxology from Matthew 6:13 is rather familiar to most of us as it is the conclusion of what we commonly call The Lord's Prayer.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Matthew 6:13b, KJV
Lords Prayer Doxology
The doxology from Matthew 6:13 is rather familiar to most of us as it is the conclusion of what we commonly call The Lord's Prayer, found in Matthew 6:9-13, (shown below in the King James Version of the Bible).
9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 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.
As
Christ discusses prayer with His disciples He gives the above verses as
a suggested method of prayer. As such, we should take note of this
Lord's Prayer doxology where Christ mentions three characteristics of
God. First, He alone rules the kingdom, second, He alone has the power,
and third, He alone should receive glory. Think about this as you take
time to kneel before God in prayer.
As a Christian, no one other
than God rules the kingdom of which you are a member. There may be many
who have authority over you, but none of them can in any way usurp the
authority of God, your King. Do not fear those who can kill your body, but
rather, fear the one who can send your body and soul into the dark abyss.
Who
has power over you? Is their power legitimate? God has put people over
us and often people under us in the chain of authority, but no one but
God has the ultimate power. Only God can answer your prayers! His power
is complete and His power is absolute.
Who, alone has the right
to be glorified? God, who created man in His own image, saw that man
fall into sin, sent a Redeemer to purchase a people for Himself, and has
brought that Redeemer back to sit by His side and rule over His people
forever. Only that God has the right to receive glory, and honor, and power, and
blessing! Begin and end all of your prayers by giving glory to God!
The
Lords Prayer Doxology is a wonderful doxology for us to consider. What
an amazing God we have! Pray to the Lord in confidence for His alone is
the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever!
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