O worship the King!

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness

Psalm 45:6

This verse is quoted at the beginning of the book of Hebrews to show us that Jesus is the King Whose throne is forever and Who rules with an upright scepter. He is the Great King. He is God on His throne. Jesus rules with righteousness over all His kingdom. He always has. He always will. He does so now.

So every day I am called to live out my allegiance. I can bow my knee to the King of Kings and submit to wherever He chooses to send me in His royal service. Or I can make myself what I am not, the ruler of my own selfish realm. Bowing before Jesus’ eternal throne makes a difference for eternity. Defying His scepter leads ultimately to frustration, destruction, failure, and pain. My narrow kingdom of self never lasts beyond brief, momentary, temporary highs. My selfish kingdom inevitably topples on precarious wants and pleasures.

Your throne, O Christ my God, is forever and always. Your scepter has an always expanding, never ending authority of righteousness, mercy, grace, love, and justice throughout the universe. There is no end to Your great rule. Command me, my Master and King! I bow to You. I seek to serve You. Your throne is my heart’s dwelling place… Your presence my great pleasure… Your service is my devotion. Amen.