Note 30 at Mt. 6:10: The word "kingdom" means "the realm over which a king rules." When applied to God, it could refer to all creation, since "his kingdom ruleth over all" (Ps. 103:19), but the kingdom more often applies to His rule in and through those who are submitted to Him. The parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13 are clearly referring to the church. Compared with Luke 17:21, we see that "the kingdom of God" more specifically is referring to Christ living and ruling in our hearts. So praying "thy kingdom come" is praying for the expansion and influence of God's rule in the hearts of men everywhere and ultimately, the establishment of His physical kingdom here on earth at His second coming (Rev. 11:15; 20:4).

The term "kingdom of heaven" is a term found 31 times in Matthew's gospel. By comparing Matthew 13:31 with Mark 4:30- 31, it can be seen that the "kingdom of God" and the "kingdom of heaven" are identifying the same thing.

Note 31 at Mt. 6:10: God's Word reveals (or is) His will (Examples: 2 Pet. 3:9; 3 Jn. 2). Praying for God's will means praying in agreement with His Word (cp. with Ps. 103:20 and 1 Jn. 5:14-15).

Note 32 at Mt. 6:10: We do not have to live a beggarly existence here on this earth and just wait till we all get to heaven to begin to experience the benefits of our salvation. Jesus told us to pray "thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." In heaven, He will "wipe away all tears from our eyes" (Rev. 21:4), so here on earth we can pray and believe to receive "joy unspeakable and full of glory" (1 Pet. 1:8). Healing, prosperity, and all the other benefits of heaven are ours here on earth to the degree that we can believe and receive them.