...Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. (1 Peter 3:21-22)
OBSERVATION:
The central truth of this scripture is that Christ has triumphed over his enemies. He is now ascended to "the right hand of God", and all angels and demonic powers are "subject to him" since he is Lord and Christ. Christians can therefore rejoice in their sufferings, knowing that Christ has triumphed. (-ESV Study Bible Notes)
APPLICATION:
I just try to picture Jesus sitting on his throne in heaven. It is the most glorious scene in all the universe! Jesus is ruler of all! He sits on a throne in heaven at the right hand of the Father. How majestic he must be.
The Bible describes Jesus as having hair that is white as wool, eyes like flame and a double edged sword that comes out of his mouth. What an awesome powerful savior we have sitting on the throne.
"...and in the midst of the lampstands one like a son of man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash around his chest. The hairs of his head were white, like white wool, like snow. His eyes were like a flame of fire, his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength." (Revelation 1:13-16)
4 years ago Jesus came to sit on the throne of my heart and I am subject to him alone! I had dreams and hopes that I gave up so that I could serve my Lord and Savior. I need to continue to deny myself and die to myself and to die to my own desires so that the mission of Jesus can be fulfilled in my life. Pastor Britt spoke a powerful message this weekend about dying to self, and I want to obey the call of Jesus! Being subject to Jesus and giving up everything for Jesus is like gaining all the treasures of the world a thousand times over.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, please forgive me for being so complacent and self centered and selfish. Help me to serve your people and to spread the gospel. I don't want to treasure anything above Jesus and his mission. Amen!
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