Being a ruler

Friends,

Being a ruler carries great responsibility and privilege. When we carry out God-given authority according to His will, the results can be amazing, even awe-inspiring.

Psalm 132:11-12 NKJV
The LORD has sworn in truth to David;
He will not turn from it:
“I will set upon your throne the fruit of your body.
If your sons will keep My covenant
And My testimony which I shall teach them,
Their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore.”

The condition we must meet in order to experience this authority is the keeping of God's covenant. But you and I know that we cannot do so. Within minutes of waking each morning, we have broken His law. We may have grumbled at the kids. We might have yelled at the slow driver in front. Or perhaps we have given less than our very best to whatever work God has called us to perform.

Christ, though, has fulfilled every aspect of the covenant. He has broken no law. He has lived - and continues to live - a perfect life. If we have died to ourselves and now live in Him, then we are restored to the place of rulership that Adam abdicated. We are placed on the throne, at God's right hand.

Today, turn away from the imperative of pleasing yourself. Die to yourself and live in Christ.

Be encouraged, Jose