Devotional Gems by Jolene
Created for Bible Study for Kids
Part 4 of 8
Luke 11:24
By J.D. Griffith
GOD’S PURPOSE Part 4 of 8 of Relationship with God
Luke 11:2-4
“Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”
Josh dove into the wave as it approached the shore. The ocean was cold,
but it felt good against his hot flesh. When he stood up, as the wave
receded back to the ocean, his feet clung to the sand, nearly toppling
him. He felt the dragging pull of the ocean’s current and laughed out
loud.
Josh may have felt safe from the ocean’s current, but is he safe from
the deadly current of the world? For Josh to do God’s will as it is in
heaven, his life is operating in enemy territory.
Living in this world today is to live in a realm that is controlled by
Satan.
For us to do God’s will on earth as it is in heaven, we must swim
against the current.
Praying for God’s will to be done provides foundation for our prayers
AND our lives. With these words, we are asking His will to be done in
our lives and in the world. Often, we get prayers mixed up with our will
be done. God does not change the way He runs the universe after hearing
our petitions. Our wish list does not alter anything just so we get what
we want.
The world’s current goes against God’s will, and Satan wants to topple
us.
Just because this phrase is what we’re supposed to say in our
own prayers, we must not tack it on the end if we don’t mean it.
Some people add it and think, This is tricky, what I want may not be
God’s will. If it doesn’t happen, it won’t be my fault.
But it is also a different way to reframe our wants. Consider them from
God’s point of view. Is anything wrong by our request? Does it injure
anyone? Is my want selfish, or will it benefit others? When we pray “Thy
will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.” we’re praying for our friends,
our families, our society, and ourselves.
Many people despise God because He has not made them master of their own
fate. Those of us who have a relationship with our Father, know that the
heart of the Almighty is not only righteous and just, but also gracious
and kind.
Take Home Nugget
We know that “all things work together for good to them who love God and
are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28).
Praying to our Father
Hallowing His name,
Agreeing to welcome in His kingdom,
And seeking His will makes our lives complete.
J.D. Griffith
