Psalm 24
January 10, 2022
The King of Glory
A Psalm of David.
The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah
What is the one thing that keeps the King of Glory, Lord, strong and mighty from coming into your life and using you as a change agent in the life of your family? We have this account of Jesus in His hometown, in Mark’s gospel chapter 6:4-6, “And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief.”
What about when a ruler of the people came to Jesus and said my daughter is dead, but if you lay your hands on her she will live. You will find Matthew 9:18-26. As you read the account, it is verses 24-25, we want to focus on; “he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.” Unbelief has to be put outside before God can touch you before He can use your life to be His. Are you getting a small understanding of what has happened in the local church, and why it seems to be without power, in a world that needs it to be a light for them in a very dark world?
My friend Carroll Ray Jr. often reminded us that to remove unbelief requires a person each morning to ask the Master for instruction and do what He told you to do. And when that is your life, Jesus the Master and you the servant, with one goal to bring glory to the Master, the King of glory will come in.
From the Back Porch,
Bob Rice
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