What a Concept!
The most important thing about a man is his concept of who God is. As the apostle Paul said, we have been given the mind of Christ. What is your concept of God? Some think God is the traffic cop, waiting for you to make a wrong move. If this is your concept of God, this will keep you from intimacy with your Heavenly Father. Is God your scorekeeper? Corinthians says that he keeps no score of wrongs done. Is your concept of God a charitable foundation who metes out charity in times of trouble? Is god your ER physician to whom you run when you’re bleeding and wounded? Why does God allow suffering? God perfects us through trials and tribulation… through the crucible of fiery trials of this world.
The sons of Isachar understood what God was doing through tribulations and the evil of this world. For tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience, and experience hope and hope maketh not ashamed because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the holy spirit whiich is given to us. Men of God understand the purpose of God’s deliverance from the trials of this world.
Matthew 16:13ff. In Caesarea Phillipi Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” Some said that Jesus was Elijah or Jeremiah returned from the grave. Then Jesus asked, “but what about you? Who do you say that I am?” This is the most important question that anyone could ever ask. For whosoever confesses with his mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believes in his heart that God has raised him from the dead shall be saved. Your concept of Jesus Christ will determine your eternal destiny. Simon Peter answered Jesus’ question, “Thou art the Christ, the son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “blessed art thou Simon, son of Jonah, flesh and blood has not revealed this to you but my Father which is in heaven.” The question is, “Can I really trust God through the trials of life, and no matter what will I still love and serve him?” Even though we’re not in control, will we relinquish our lives to His sovereign will? Would we purpose in our hearts to be faithful to him regardless of the circumstance and situations of life? Do I believe that God will deliver me? Is my prayer that God will deliver me, not from the storm, but through the storm? Does God need to explain why he is doing what he’s doing? Is God answerable to me? In order to approach the throne of his grace, I must humble my heart under the mighty hand of God. My job is to surrender my heart to him, believing that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. It’s easy to think that God is like the unreasonable bosses and taskmasters in our lives. Is your concept of God molded by the world’s definition of dominion? To know God we must spend time in his presence, and in his word.
According to E. M. Lockridge, I wonder if you know him… That’s my King.
The Bible says
He’s King of the Jews
He’s King of Israel
He’s the King of Righteousness
He’s the King of the Ages
He’s the King of Heaven
He’s the King of Glory
He’s the King of Kings
and he is the Lord of Lords
Now that’s my King!
David says the Heavens declare the glory of God
And the firmament showeth his handiwork. No measure can define his limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing.
He is enduringly strong. He’s entirely sincere. He’s eternally steadfast. He’s immortally graceful. He’s imperially powerful. He’s impartially merciful.
That’s my King!
He’s God’s Son. He’s the sinner’s Saviour. He’s the centerpiece of civilization.. He stands alone in Himself. He’s unique. He’s unparalleled. He’s unprecedented. He’s supreme. He’s pre-eminent. He’s the loftiest idea in literature. He’s the highest personality in philosophy. He’s the supreme problem in higher criticism. He supplies strength for the weak. He’s available for the tempted and the tried. He sympathizes and saves. He guards and he guides. He heals the sick. He cleansed the lepers. He forgives sinners. He discharges debtors. He delivers the captives. He rewards the diligent. He beautifies the meek.
Do you know him?
He is the wellspring of wisdom. He’s the pathway of peace. The’s the roadway of righteousness. He’s the highway of holiness. He’s the gateway of glory. He’s the master of the mighty. He’s the captain of the conquerors. He”s the leader of the legislators. He’s the governor of governors. He’s the prince of princes. He’s the King of Kings, and he’s the Lord of Lords.
His goodness is limitless. His mercy is everlasting. His love never changes. His word is enough. His grace is sufficient. His reign is righteous. His yoke is easy and his burden is light. The heavens cannot contain Him. No man can explain Him.
The Pharisees couldn’t stand him. Pilate could not convict him. Herod couldn’t kill Him. Death couldn’t handle Him. The grave couldn’t hold Him.
That’s my King, that’s my King!!!
Rise up Oh men of God, have done with lesser things.
May God Richly bless you!
Michael