Jesus Christ knew all about promise and destiny through
suffering. This verse was originally
written by David, theorized by scholars with two separate meanings. One theory is that David was speaking of his
own son, King Solomon after God exalted him as King. The other translation is more prophetic
pointing to a future Messiah who would condescend to an earthly body and return
to His rightful place after suffering under the hands of His enemies. Through Christ’s sacrifice, death and
resurrection we became co-heirs in Him. This position in Christ gives us access
through Him to approach the throne of God, and crawl right up in the seat next to Him.
In considering this verse today, I couldn't help but to
think of a friend of ours. Through a secret and dishonest business transaction,
she and her family have become victims. This transaction lacked integrity,
taking away many rights she should still possess. Their treatment of her is so extreme that she
endures daily disrespect and deception.
This has been on my mind all morning and I knew that this verse was for
her. She has not attacked
back nor has she allowed herself to get pulled into this web. She knows that God is on her side and if she
simply and trustingly sits to His right in His timing her enemies will be taken
care of. He will exalt her over them and
they will become ‘a footstool for her feet.’
God will trample over those injustices done to His children if we will
trust Him with the battle. She will not
fear because she knows that God is working for her ultimate good in this
situation. We went to God as three in
the faith and His word and promises will not come back empty.
‘…so is my word that goes out from mouth; It
will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the
purpose for which I sent it.’ Isaiah
55:11.
I believe that sitting to God's right is
another way of saying 'Be still and know that I am God.' Psalm 46:10.
Notice He commands us to sit while He acts.
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