The Throne of God

Revelation 4:2; Isaiah 6:1; Psalm 103:19; Psalm 45:6; Psalm 11:4; Isaiah 66:1

Have you ever considered what it will be like to literally stand before the throne of God? In Revelation, John tries his best to describe it in human terms but obviously struggles to explain. There are simply no words that can truly describe the awesomeness of our God. Recently, as I began to pray and worship the Lord, I thought of His greatness and the throne upon which He sits - which if not literally, at the very least figuratively covers the entire universe. And then something hit me like a ton of bricks. As I was praising Him for His greatness and the vast throne from which He governs, I realized that there are still times when I am still seated on the throne of my own heart. Times when I just have to have my way. Times when I am so selfish. Times when I am not allowing Him full reign over my entire being. I immediately began to repent and ask Him to take full control.

I know as long as we live in this flesh we will have this struggle. Paul addressed it in Romans 7:19 (NASB) For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. But there is hope! Paul continues in verse 24 to say Wretched man that I am! and then asks Who will set me free from the body of this death? His answer - Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! (verse 25a). 

So until that day when we meet Him face to face and stand before His awesome throne, let us strive to give Him our all. Let us continue to pray and press on so that through the power of our Lord Jesus Christ we may surrender to Him fully, allowing Him to be enthroned on our hearts.

Psalm 45:6 (NASB) Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Pastor Mike Deese