Good Morning All,
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 Your
precious name we pray, amen.
God’s Peace,
Pastor Bret
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