Revelation 4:1 The Throne Room of Heaven After this I looked, and there in heaven was an open door. The first voice that I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” sov·er·eign ˈsäv(ə)rən/
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There are still people in this world that know what it is to be part of a kingdom with absolute power, where there is but one supreme leader and what he or she says goes. There is no committee, no parliament, no congress, no checks and balances only what that person wants and wills to happen. This is so foreign to us who are used to democracy and accountability of our elected leaders. But as much as we like our freedom it is a Sovereign Kingdom that God reigns. This morning as walked through the sanctuary from the back stairwell I saw one of staff members literally on his knees with hands on his hands covering his face and his head touching the floor praying out loud. He didn't even notice when I passed through. There is man who knows Who is in control of all things and knows where to go in the good, bad and times of life. God bless him and all those who find refuge under the mighty hand of our sovereign King. In this one verse we are are reminded that when God chooses what He has planned and purposed it will take place. There are no ifs, ands or buts only what God wants and wills in His time. For some, this may be off-putting but when you get to know the God who has revealed Himself in the pages of what we call the Bible and know that He is Good, that He cares for us and that His ultimate plan is to live with us in a world free of sin, shame and death then you will embrace not only the God of the Bible but also His plans. John is about to see the unfolding of the rest of history and I love that it starts with these words,“Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” He has just been told what to write to the seven churches and although there is much that the church must turn from, John as well as us today have much to hope for knowing that what God has planned and purposed He will execute in His time. Are you living in fear of Jesus second coming, wondering what will be or in confidence knowing what you have been given in His name by faith? I hope it's the latter. If it is not reach out to me or one of other leaders and share your questions, doubts and/or hesitations and we would love to walk you through them. Have a great day Loved Ones and God bless you real good!
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