The Place of Honor... Read Ahead: Psalm 16:5-11 I keep the Lord in mind always. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8, HCSB At any banquet or formal meal in early Near Eastern culture, a persons closest friend and advisor usually sat on his right-hand side (thus the term right-hand man). The Bible refers to Jesus, you may remember, as sitting down after his resurrection at the right hand of the Majesty on high (Hebrews 1:3). His Father was giving him the highest honor that exists in heaven or on earth. Therefore, when David acknowledged Gods place at his right hand, he said a lot in a small phrase. He revealed that God occupied the most important position in his life. He declared that God had priority over everyone and everything. He called God his close friend and trusted advisor. David knew from experience that he would be nowhere without Gods protection and guidance. For David, there was no question about where to put his trust. As long as God had his rightful place in Davids life, David could take on anything the world had to offer. Come what may, he would not be afraid. Are you aware that you can live with the same confidence David did? Have you reserved the most important place in your life for God, or have you given the honor seat to someone (or something) else? Only one guest is to sit at your right hand. If you havent extended this honor to God, now is the time to do so. How do you treat the people you truly esteem the highest? Read Up: Matthew 21:8-11, Revelation 5:11-14 - This devotional is courtesy of TQ.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 08:41:08 +0000
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