Good Morning!
Acts 7:56; “And he said, “Behold,
I see the heavens opened, and
the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”
It is a common event. When someone comes into a room, you rise up
and greet them. It is a sign of respect, honor, and happiness. We show respect
by rising up and stepping toward them and greeting them. We show them honor. By
rising, we are also offering them our seat. We also show our happiness as we
rise and go and greet them as they enter. These are a few reasons that we stand
when someone comes into a room.
Our verse is a rare one.
This is the only place in Scriptures where Jesus is described as “standing” at
the right hand of God. Usually, he is “seated” at the right hand of God. So
what does this mean? When Jesus is
seated it is as the one who has the power and authority. As Jesus is seated at
the right hand of God, he rules. He rules with all the power, majesty, and
authority that God the Father bestows on him. Remember, Jesus is the Word, and
it is by the Word that all was created and is sustained. It is from this seat
of power and authority that Jesus rules the universe. He is the King, and the
king never has to stand when someone enters; the king remains seated and the
person who enters comes and bows before the king. So why does Jesus stand in
our verse?
This verse is part of
the story about the stoning of Stephen. As Stephen is dying, he sees Jesus
standing at the right hand of God. Why? Perhaps because the King was getting up
to welcome home one of his blessed children. Jesus stood to welcome Stephen
home. Isn’t that an amazing thought? The King of kings and Lord of lords stands
and comes and welcomes the believer home. Think of how great of love this is,
the King rises up and greets the beloved child as he comes home.
So how does that impact
you, right now? Just think, if Jesus loves us enough to get excited when we get
to heaven; think how much he loves us right now! As He anxiously awaits our
arrival, He watches over us. He guides us, guards us, comforts us, and gives us
the certainty of hope. He wants us to succeed in this life, to make it to our
eternal perfect life. He wants us to live the life which we are designed to live,
a life of love and contentment. He offers us peace.
We can live our life
with the full knowledge that Jesus is not only waiting for us but is anxiously
waiting, excited for our arrival. This love permeates all of our life. Jesus
eagerly awaits our arrival. His love moves through all of our life and all of
our actions. He waits for you with his love.
Dearest Jesus, in your great love for us you are eager to greet us. Give
us the faith to trust in your mercy to sustain us, to trust in your grace to
keep us strong. Gather us around your throne and keep us safe. Be with those
who are lost and fail to see your love in their life. Use us to bring your love
to them. In Jesus’ precious name we pray, amen.
God’s Peace,
Pastor Bret
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