A friend, Larry, and I were talking the other day and he
shared a thought about our human condition and God. The bottom line is that no
matter what happens in our world and our life, God is still on his throne. Another
friend and I have often commented to one another that God still rules in this
world. It really doesn't matter if the world denies that fact, it is still
true.
All through the scripture it gives us insight into that
concept. When Abraham left his home and faced challenges, God was still on his
throne and caused good to happen. When Joseph was sold in to slavery, God was
still on his throne and caused good to happen. When the Children of Israel were
fleeing from the Egyptians and backed up to the sea, God was still on his
throne and caused good to happen. When the Children of Israel were carried off
into Babylonian Captivity, God was still on his throne. When three young men
were thrown into a "Fiery Furnace," God was still on his throne. The
list could go on and on, but you get the idea.
We forget far too often that God IS the most powerful being
in all creation. We forget far too often that he doesn't have to consult us
before he makes his plans. We forget that God doesn't have to let us know how
he plans to use us in this life. We forget that God's ways (thoughts) are far
beyond our understanding. And mostly we forget far too often that God is on his
throne. He always has been; he always will be!
One of the most important things we forget is that when
Jesus was hanging on a cross, God was still on his throne and good things
happened. We would not have understood that if we had been there and many still
don't, but nevertheless, it is true.
In Revelation 15:3-4
we see people in heaven who had won their fight against Satan singing the
following song. (The words are important, they speak of our God.)
"Great
and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty. Just and true are Your
ways, O King of the nations. Who will not fear You, Lord, and glorify Your
name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for
Your righteous deeds have been revealed."
In Revelation 19:4 we read: "Then
the twenty four elders and the four living beings fell down and worshiped God,
who was sitting on the throne. They cried out, 'Amen! Praise the LORD!'"
No
matter what happens in our world or in your life, God is sitting on his throne!
Amen! Praise the Lord!
