Here’s an issue we all need to watch out for I think… “At Meribah they angered the Lord, causing Moses serious trouble. They made Moses angry, and he spoke foolishly.” (From Psalm 106:32-33 NLT) Don’t “pop off” impulsively in the heat of your angry frustration! Help us, O Lord to control our emotions and not say things we later regret and bring sad consequences!!!
Got up early this morning and was enjoying my time of “coffee with the Lord.” My wife, Sharon, was having her devotions in the bedroom, when I heard her voice… “LeRoy, who is the most influential, powerful person you can think of? Who in human history has had more power and authority than anyone else… EVER!
I paused and tried to think of someone… and then she answered: They’re NOTHING compared with Jesus Christ!!! NOTHING!!!
She had been reading Ephesians 1:15-23…
So I ask you, who is a “big shot” anyway? Who is the most powerful, influential, mighty person you can think of right now? How about in all human history?
All of them are NOTHING… that’s right, NOTHING compared to Jesus Christ! Who says so? Almighty God says so – “the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory” (Ephesians 1:17)!!
Here’s what Ephesians 1:20-21 declares: God “…Raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the age to come. And He put all things under his feet and gave Him as head over all things…”
Oh and that’s not the only declaration of this sort… “Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knew should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:9-11)
And one more for good measure… “He [Jesus Christ] is the image [the full manifestation] of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before [prior to] all things, and in Him all things hold together [are sustained]. And He is the head of the body, the Church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent! For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell!” (Colossians 1:15–19)
And then Sharon’s comment… “And we better NEVER forget that!” To which I heartedly agreed!
In this world of power politics, arrogant human leaders, with local, national and world leaders acting the part of demagogues… He is “Lord of ALL!” And we better never forget it! The book of Revelation – last book in the Bible declares… “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” (Revelation 11:15)
Want an uplifting read today – something that inspires worship? My advice… read and reflect on Psalm 104 (it was part of my Bible reading today during “coffee with the Lord”). It’s one of the “Hallelu-Jah! Psalms” – “Praise the Lord!” I’ve titled it “A Call to Worship the Creator and Sustainer of EVERYTHING!”
Here’s just a taste of its inspired, uplifting contents (but PLEASE read the whole Psalm)…
“Let all that I am praise the Lord!
“O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty! You are dressed in a robe of light!
“Oh Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures. The ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both large and small.
“They all depend on you to give them food as they need it. When you take away their breath, they die and turn again to dust. When you give them your breath, life is created, and you renew the face of the earth.
“May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes pleasure in all he has made!
“I will sing to the Lord as long as I live! I will praise my God to my last breath! May all my thought be pleasing to him! I rejoice in the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord!
“Praise the Lord!” (from Psalm 104 NTL)
Oh, let these words become your words of praise today! It will change the flavor and character of your day… I guarantee it!
