A Magnolia's Heart Beats

IOW Tuesday - He Reigns

Today is a very special day in history. Our first African American President is being inaugurated. While I openly admit that I didn't vote for him (sorry, sir, we just don't have the same point of view on so many things), I respect the choice of those who did. We live in a country where democracy is the norm and has been for hundreds of years now. Our forefathers fought hard for it and it's a valuable freedom to have here on earth.

That being said, I love the words above. Verse 3 of the hymn, "This Is My Father’s World" by Maltbie D. Babcock reminds us that this world is not our home and that we shouldn't be disheartened or sad by who rules our nation here on earth or any other thing caused by that ruler. God is the ultimate ruler. He reigns supreme and will always will. The final victory is with Him. He has good things in store for us!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." ~ Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV)

While we should pray for our president and his plans for our country, we should also remember Who is in the Highest Office, our Most High God.

"God reigns over the nations; God is seated on his holy throne." ~ Psalm 47:8 (NIV)

"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, "Your God reigns!" ~ Isaiah 52:7 (NIV)

This is the news we should be proclaiming! While it is fitting to take some time and recognize those in authority here on earth and pray for them, we need to be about our Father's business, proclaiming Him as the Leader of the World. He does reign!

And He will reign forever. John reported this in Revelation:

"Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: "Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns." ~ Revelation 19:6 (NIV)

May our voices rise up as high as the cheers for the current president during his inauguaration toward our Lord and Savior, who reigns forever and ever. It would be a shame to focus on one man and not take time to sing praises to our God and share Him with others.

Today will be a great opportunity to witness to others. In our neck of the woods, many people say that today is a sad day in history, one that will bring forth some changes that will cause our nation to slide into further moral decline and more of an economic slump. Point them to the One who reigns on the true throne and can bring peace into their hearts during such a time as this. Help them to know that in the midst of uncertainty, there is One who has all the Earth under His control - our God.

He Reigns!

"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." ~ Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

One thing we can be sure of. No matter what happens here on earth, this world is not our home. No matter what country you are a citizen of here in the natural, if you are saved by the precious grace God has given through His Son Jesus Christ, you are a citizen of Heaven.

"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." ~ Philippians 3:20-21 (NIV)

Are you content here on the earth? It's one thing to be content with the loved ones in your life, but do you long for the promise above? Are you eagerly awaiting a Savior who will bring us home to Heaven? I am. This world proves more and more each day that it is not my home, but I know I have nothing to fear. I know that one day the One who rules my life will call me home, whether by natural death, accident, illness or Rapture, and I will be with Him forever. Do you have that assurance? If not, please email me at sisterchick1@yahoo.com and I'll be happy to talk with you more about it. If so, I can't wait to meet you, either here on earth or when we are called Home.

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