Majestic Ride

In our recent travels, we have ridden in planes, trains, and various automobiles. All of our rides were comfortable but unspectacular. The only extraordinary ride that I have ever experienced would be the occasional complimentary first class upgrade on a few flights. Some people have traveled in chariots, limousines, executive jets, and yachts. All of these transportation modes are special, but they don’t compare to the majestic ride of our God over all the earth.

Psalm 45:4 says, “In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!” Wherever God’s Spirit goes, He victoriously and majestically promotes truth, meekness, and righteousness.  He does this through teaching His Word and through awesome deeds. Let’s open our hearts to understand His works and to join in His victorious march.

Uphill, Downhill, and Level Ground

Recently, I hiked several trails in the mountains of a national park. All the trails were surrounded by majestic beauty. The uphill portions of the trails were slow going and quickly drained my energy. The downhill portions of the trails were easier and quicker in many ways, but they were also more dangerous as it was easy to lose control and not see the obstacles ahead. The safest and ultimately easiest trails were those on level ground.

Psalm 143:10 says, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!” Walking on level ground takes less energy, and we can make progress faster. We walk on life’s level ground when we do God’s will while led by His Spirit. He reveals the obstacles and leads us safely past them.

We Need Each Other

I am an extremely introverted person. Being with people drains my energy. Often, I need to take time alone to recharge after social activity. Yet even I know that I need other people. I need to give and receive love and support. I also know that I am better with other people.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” Whether we want to admit it or not, we need each other. God gave us life to be in communion with other people. We are better people and can do better things with the love and support of others.

What Qualifications Do We Possess?

When we are seeking a new job or promotion, we are hoping that our qualifications match the job requirements and desires of the employer. Often we will spruce up our resume to highlight the experiences and education requested in the job posting. We are thus trying to make ourselves look good in the eyes of the decision makers.

Colossians 1:12-13 says, “giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.” We can do nothing to qualify ourselves for God’s love, forgiveness, and entry into His kingdom. He alone has qualified us through the sacrifice of His own Son, Jesus Christ, to enter into a saving relationship with Himself. We cannot earn God’s favor through our performance of religious activities.

Clean, But Not For Long

When we want our car to be clean, we take it to a car wash or wash it ourselves. Almost as soon as we drive the first mile after washing it, the car begins to attract dirt again. The same thing is true when we wash our hands. After washing,as soon as we touch something, we begin to contact the germs, bacteria, and grime that make our hands dirty again.

Exodus 15:11 says, “”Who is like you, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?” Our God is majestic in holiness. Therefore, He gives the Holy Spirit to those who believe in Him so that we may walk in holiness by His power. We become clean through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit within us.