Another Kingdom

While we focus our thoughts on the kingdom of God, we must not forget that there exists in the universe another kingdom—the kingdom of Satan. The Bible shows us that in ages past there was just one kingdom, the kingdom of God. But, through the rebellion of an angel named Lucifer (now known as Satan), another kingdom was established over which the Prince of Darkness rules.

Every person since Adam (with the single exception of Jesus Christ) comes under the dominion of Satan and is, in fact, classified as a citizen of the Devil’s kingdom (Eph 2:1-2). When, through conversion, we become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we become citizens of the kingdom of God (Col 1:13). Once we receive this new citizenship, whether we realize it or not, we are thrust into the front line of the age-long conflict which has existed between God and Satan, and we become participators in the Almighty’s plan to bring about Satan’s defeat and to bring the universe once again under the control of God and His kingdom.

Standing as we do on the cutting edge between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of Satan, the Almighty has given us the most powerful weapon in all the armories of heaven. That weapon is prayer. Our citizenship in God’s kingdom entitles and enables us to pray: “Thy kingdom come.” And when said with sincerity and trust, those words spell out every time they are spoken the ultimate triumph of the kingdom of God.

Further Study

Eph 1:17-2:7; 6:1; 2Co 4:4; 11:3

What is Christ’s position?

What is our position?