How does acknowledging God's reign influence our worship and spiritual priorities today? Listening to Heaven’s Anthem Revelation 19:6 sets the scene: “And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: ‘Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.’” Heaven thunders with one triumphant truth—God already reigns. When we echo that cry, earth joins heaven’s chorus. God’s Reign—Absolute and Present • Psalm 47:8: “God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne.” • Daniel 4:34-35: every ruler on earth is “as nothing” before His everlasting dominion. • Psalm 93:1: His reign is clothed in majesty and strength. Takeaway: His kingship is not future only; it is now, personal, and total. Recognizing that fact puts every earthly power—and every personal concern—into proper scale. Worship that Matches the Throne Room Acknowledging His reign reshapes how we worship: • Volume of praise—unrestrained, like “many waters.” • Content of praise—centered on who He is, not what we feel. • Posture of praise—bowed hearts and lifted voices (Philippians 2:9-11). • Consistency—worship is not confined to a service; it’s a lifestyle (Romans 12:1). Shaping Daily Priorities Around His Kingship Because the Almighty reigns: • Kingdom first: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). • Obedience over convenience: His commands hold royal authority. • Holiness over compromise: citizens of a holy King live holy lives (1 Peter 1:16). • Generosity over accumulation: resources are stewarded for the King’s purposes (2 Corinthians 9:8-11). • Mission over comfort: the King’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) takes precedence over personal ease. Living with Kingdom Expectation • Stability: Hebrews 12:28 promises “a kingdom that cannot be shaken.” • Courage: if the Lord reigns, no earthly threat can dethrone Him (Psalm 46:1-2). • Hope: Revelation’s closing scenes guarantee His visible reign—today’s trials are temporary. • Joy: like the heavenly multitude, we can shout “Hallelujah!” in every circumstance, confident our sovereign God is working all things for His glory and our good. Acknowledging God’s reign, we worship with thunderous gratitude and order life by kingdom priorities, living every moment under the sure, present rule of “the Lord our God the Almighty.” |
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