Televangelist HB Morgan Digital Library Publications Christianity Today ✝️ Devotional Companion REFLECTING THE CHARACTER OF GOD'S KINGDOM Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:10 (KJV) "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." Every family has its own identity and culture, yet children from the same home can develop different personalities and character traits. People may explain these differences by saying, "That is simply how they were created." While each person is unique, those who belong to God's Kingdom are called to reflect a shared spiritual character—the character of Christ. The Kingdom of God has a culture. It has values, principles, and a way of life that should be evident in the lives of its citizens. Jesus taught us to pray, "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." This means that God's will and Kingdom values are to be expressed in our lives here on earth. As believers, we should not use our personalities, backgrounds, or natural tendencies as excuses for attitudes and behaviours that contradict God's Word. We may have different temperaments, cultures, and individual personalities, but the character produced in us by the Holy Spirit should increasingly reflect Christ. The Kingdom calls us to love, humility, holiness, forgiveness, faithfulness, obedience, and reverence for God. These qualities should not be occasional expressions that depend on our moods. They should become part of who we are as citizens of God's Kingdom. Our goal is not to lose our God-given individuality but to allow the Holy Spirit to transform our character so that Christ is seen in us. As we submit to God's Word and the work of the Spirit, our lives begin to reflect the culture of heaven. Let the character of Christ become evident in your words, choices, relationships, and daily conduct. You are a citizen of God's Kingdom—live like one. Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for making me a citizen of Your Kingdom through Jesus Christ. Help me to submit to the work of Your Word and Your Spirit so that my character increasingly reflects Christ. Let Your will be done in my life, and may my conduct demonstrate the values of Your Kingdom every day. In Jesus' name, Amen. Bible Reading: Matthew 10:1–10; Luke 17:20–22 Wisdom Capsule: Proverbs 16:4 (MSG) "God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment."