The closing words of the Lord’s Prayer, “For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever and ever, Amen,” (Matt 6:13b, KJV) encapsulate a profound truth that sustains believers. These words acknowledge God is the ultimate sovereign ruler of all creation. Earthly kingdoms rise and fall with the passage of time while God’s kingdom transcends temporal boundaries, extending into eternity. This coming Easter Sunday, we are reminded that this Kingdom is made accessible through Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. The ultimate demonstration of God’s sovereign plan unfolding.
Divine Power Beyond Human Limitation
God’s power is omnipotence. The Creator is not equal with creation. He knows all and controls all. Today in our world, we are experiencing economic turmoil, where market volatility and tariffs create financial anxiety and uncertainty about our future stability. It is in these uncertain times, that you are to lean on truth that is certain – God’s power operates differently than human power. While those in leadership positions seek to disrupt our financial security, God demonstrates power through weakness. Weakness by becoming human in Christ, experiencing our sufferings firsthand. It is through weakness that we are made strong. God establishes a foundation of trust that no economic forecast or politics can match. His divine humility invites us to place our confidence not in fluctuating markets or fallible leaders, but in the One whose power never diminishes.
Glory That Demands Our Praise
Our world is obsessed with status and influence. Where power struggles dominate headlines that are impacting our daily lives. Easter redirects our attention to instead focus on true glory. The cross transformed from an instrument of shame into the ultimate symbol of glory when God used it for our redemption. Christ bore our pain and sin so that we might have eternal life. This sacrificial love stands in stark contrast to the self-serving ambitions that fuel much of today’s political and economic turmoil. By focusing our praise on God rather than human selfishness and greed, we find freedom from the anxiety that comes from hitching our sense of security to transient human systems.
The Timeless Perspective
When facing financial instability or uncertainty about the future, the affirmation that God’s kingdom extends “forever and ever” provides a crucial perspective shift. The resurrection opens the door to eternal life, reminding us that our ultimate citizenship lies in a kingdom not subject to inflation, recession, or political upheaval. This eternal viewpoint doesn’t diminish our present challenges but places them within a larger context that prevents them from overwhelming us. We can navigate uncertain times with the stability that comes from anchoring ourselves to God’s unchanging character rather than changeable circumstances.
Amen: Our Wholehearted Affirmation
“Amen” is a declaration of trust. In pronouncing it, we consciously choose to place our confidence in God rather than human institutions or leaders. This Easter, amid economic anxieties and power struggles that directly impact our livelihoods and sense of security, let your “Amen” become a radical act of faith. Affirm your belief that God who conquered death can certainly guide you through financial hardship and political turbulence. Place your trust in God’s eternal kingdom rather than man’s temporary power structures. You will find a peace that transcends understanding—even as markets fluctuate and man’s greed threatens to undermine your stability.
