Monday, January 28, 2008

The Royal Court


Jesus Christ "...the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords..." (II Timothy 6:15) and His children, "The Spirit…bears witness…that we are children of God…heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ…" (Romans 8:16-17). Imagine that…you and I are the King’s kids. The Lord has promised a “crown of life” to everyone that loves Him, (James 1:12).
In addition to royalty we are also being perfected by the Master, “But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, that, just as it is written, ‘Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.’” (I Corinthians 1:30-31).
God is so good. One can’t help but boast in Him. Only God can take the imperfect and perfect it. He can transform the pauper into a prince (or princess), a sinner into a saint, and the condemned into the accepted (Romans 8:1-2). What an honor. How completely amazing it is to be included with the Lord Jesus in this royal family!
Its not about you and its not about me. It is all about the Lord, Jesus Christ!!! Ultimately, He is all that matters. “Fall down … and … worship Him who sits on the throne … who lives forever and ever … and … cast their crowns before the throne saying, Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou didst create all things, and because of Thy will they existed, and were created.” He is worthy to be praised and worthy of all we have to give. We are the King’s Kids and should behave as such!!!
…Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all, Ephesians 4:1-6.
Welcome to the new WCBC blogspot for God’s royal heirs at Walnut Creek Baptist Church. The site will help keep you informed of upcoming activities and areas of interest for our church family.