To his Son, Jesus, our Father says, “your throne is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.” You are “anointed you with the oil of joy beyond your companions.” Heb. 1:8–9
Lord Jesus, nothing is more impactful than what we think about you. Maybe I’m being generous, but we are probably aware of about 1.2% of your glory, beauty, and goodness. Heaven will be an eternal adventure of mining the riches of your grace and the wonders of your love.
Today we stop to marvel at your eternal, sovereign, joyful kingship—a great thing to do on “President’s Day” in America. Jesus, we aren’t waiting for you to become King of kings and Lord of lords, for you already are. Gladness is your anointing, joy is your heartbeat, and righteousness is the culture of your now-and-coming kingdom. And to think—you, the King of glory, died to make us your beloved Bride forever.
You defeated evil and wickedness on the cross, and will eradicate all of it at your return. Thank you and “Hallelujah!” As we await that Day, concern is appropriate for us; but never paralyzing fear or uncertainty about where history is heading. The government of the entire cosmos now rests on your shoulders (Isa. 9:6-7); and we now rest in your “righteousness, peace, and joy” (Rom. 14:17).
Jesus, you are nervous about nothing, and are engaged with everything. How much so? We can trust you with international tensions today, our upcoming medical procedures, the temperature of the earth’s core, the now-and-eternal destiny of our children, the biggest messes we inhabit, and the perfectly timed Day you will usher in the new heaven and new earth. Whew… and So Very Amen.