What Is the Kingdom of God?

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’ ” – Matthew 6:9,10 What is the kingdom of God? Many of us find its meaning unclear or difficult to define. The Kingdom of God is the reign of God over all other kingdoms. When we hear the word “kingdom,” we might think of nations like the Netherlands, England, China, or the United States—countries that often compete or interact on the world stage. However, the first kingdom that God is really referring to is our own personal kingdom. Each of us wears an invisible spiritual crown and rules our own realm. As babies, we learn to say, NO, asserting our authority! Or as my son would say, “NO WAY!” Much of life, then, becomes a negotiation between our spiritual kingdoms and