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Thy kingdom come. The kingdom of our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ is a kingdom into which every believer has already passed and has taken up residence in that glorious kingdom. We have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness and are now translated into the kingdom of His dear Son. Col. 1:13 All the privileges, the benefits of that kingdom are now available to its citizens. It is an amazing kingdom for it exists now in heaven, while at the same time it is found in the hearts of His people. In the future it will be established for a thousand years here on earth. It is likewise an eternal, never ending kingdom. It is the heart and soul of the new heavens and the new earth. The dwelling place of righteousness. 2 Peter 3:13.
According to the statement of the Lord through His prophet Isaiah, of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end. Isa. 9:7 Subtly the Lord reveals in His Word His plans for that which is yet to come. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and the government of His peace is one which will grow and increase. Remember the Lord’s promises to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob that their descendents would be as numerous as the stars of the heavens, the sand on the seashore and the dust of the earth. After the flood He instructed Noah and his sons to be fruitful and multiply. Gen. 9:1.
The intent of the Lord in the creation of this earth was that it be inhabited. Isa. 45:18 Surely, His reason for creating the new earth is that the it too might be occupied with His new, heavenly, eternal race of people. All of that which is in existence today and is a part of creation He has brought into existence. Whether it be things heavenly or earthly, The tangible and the intangible, all past authorities and the total of governmental leadership in the future. All were created by Him and for Him. Col. 1:16 The total existence of the whole of creation is for His Divine good pleasure. The ultimate goal is that new, eternal heavens and earth. The Lord called Abram of old that He might form a people unto Himself who would be grateful for His manifold blessings evidenced in their lives, but they failed Him. Isa. 43:21 Therefore, He will have a new people, a new heavens and a new earth filled with a people who are totally dedicated to worshiping Him in spirit and truth.