With the Cross, God emphatically plants his flag on earth, re-claiming it as his very own creation. The banner that unfurls is Christ himself. When that banner goes missing it isn't catastrophe, it is victory. The Risen Christ, announced throughout all of history, means that the King has Come.
"Thy will be done" means that there is work to be done to repair and restore his fallen kingdom. The Sermon on the Mount is not just hope for the weary, it is marching orders for those who believe. It is a proclamation of what it's gonna take to bring about the fullness of this New Creation Kingdom. Thy will be done means that the things that make sense to our flesh, loud voices and displays of strength and prosperity are not what's going to change the world. We are not to be whisked away to "Heaven", the Kingdom is coming here to Earth. And this is our role:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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