Psalm 110 is the most quoted and alluded-to psalm in the New Testament! A theme stood out when I came across it in my chronological reading this morning: Jesus is King!
The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” (Psalm 110:1, ESV)
Kings have thrones and dominions. They rule. They have armies. They execute judgment. Jesus has such. He is enthroned at the right hand of God the Father, a place of honor. He is Sovereign over all that is. None can contest His rule. None can rival Him. He is King (Psalm 110:2–3, 6)! This reminds me of what Paul said in his epistle to the Philippians.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9–11, KJV)
The question that comes to mind is: Does my life reflect Jesus as Lord and King? Meaning, do I accept His lordship and live accordingly? A simple but effective and practical way to know the answer is found in 1 Corinthians.
For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. (1 Corinthians 6:20, NKJV)
Am I glorifying God in my body and spirit as I live life? That’s the question! I don’t belong to myself as a Christian; I belong to the King! I don’t live according to my rule as a Christian; I live according to His! In fact, according to the Bible, it is my delight to do so!
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: (Romans 7:22, KJV)
To glorify God practically means to put God on display in our lives. Living according to the flesh does not put God on display. It displays a different kingdom. Walking according to the Spirit and in obedience to the Word of God puts God on display in our lives, glorifying Him!
Believer, is Jesus not worthy of being Lord in our lives? Did He not pay a great price to redeem us and call us His own? Is serving and glorifying Him not better than serving the flesh and the devil? Jesus is King! What a gracious King! What a worthy King!
Thank you for joining me as I read and journal chronologically through the Bible! This devotional reflection comes from Psalms 108-110.