"[...] For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen." Matthew 6:13 NKJV

I wondered why Jesus chose these three attributes to describe God the Father in the manner of prayer he taught his disciples. He could have chosen any attribute: love, wealth, beauty, eternity, wisdom, omniscience, holiness, and so on. Below are my thoughts on the significance of the three attributes Jesus selected.

The kingdom : It is a title deed for a person called king or queen who rules over an entity formed by a set of people and/or a specific territory. However, one can have a title without having the capacity to exercise it. Not all kings are able to effectively exercise their rule; hence, the need for power.

Power: Power is the ability to enact change and apply one's will to a subject, with or without the subject's approval. A king without power is merely a figurehead, and a person who exercises power over others without the legitimate title of ruler is an autocrat, dictator, or usurper—in other words, an illegitimate king. Though such a person exercises actual rule, they lack the moral authority or legitimacy to do so. This leads us to the importance of glory.

The glory: Glory is the visible or tangible manifestation of the nature or actions of a subject that makes them look admirable and worthy of respect and love. It is a state or character that inspires awe and reverence in those who behold it. A king without power cannot be glorious because he is weak. Similarly, a powerful ruler without legitimate royal authority cannot be glorious due to the absence of a moral basis for their rule. Even if they appear glorious due to their notable achievements or aptitude, their glory is still tainted by imperfection and cannot embody the true meaning of the word.

However, a king who is legitimately ruling and wields the ability to effectively manifest his authority will become glorious if he follows a godly compass in his reign and actively turns his vision into reality. This was the case with Solomon before his fall (Matthew 6:29).

In conclusion, the tripod of kingdom, power, and glory is the foundation on which our God and heavenly Father rests. To Him, we must address our prayers according to the pattern Jesus taught us.

May His name be hallowed, His kingdom come, and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven, in Jesus' name! Amen.