The absolute ultimate authority is God. You have the choice to accept that truth, or you can reject that truth….temporarily. 

The Bible tells us in Philippians 2:10-11: “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

There is a future time when acknowledging the authority of Jesus will no longer be an option. This doesn’t mean that everyone will do it willingly, but the compulsion to bow before Jesus will occur for every person.

It will go better for you if you will acknowledge Jesus now as your Lord and Savior. This requires that we understand we are sinners, and only Jesus could remedy the chasm our sin created between God and us. This is a humble position. It is the first step toward God diminishing our pride, and through His Holy Spirit sanctifying us. Sanctification is the process of God’s Holy Spirit working in His people to develop Christ’s character in us.

It is amazing that our God loved us, even while we were [are] still sinners. Romans 5:8 states: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Jesus loves us so much that He was willing to take the penalty for our sinful mess!

Why would we not want to submit to His authority?

As I consider this truth, I am reminded that Jesus is the King of the Kingdom of Heaven. As King of the Kingdom, He has the right to tell us how to live. There is no better king than Jesus. He is the perfect King. We can live the best lives possible here.  In eternity with Jesus we will worship and serve Him without the sinful hindrances of this life.

As our King, Jesus challenges us to higher ground with Him. He challenges us to trust Him for all our needs. He wants to provide for our needs.

Matthew 6:33 instructs us to “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” What are the “things” that we will be given? Matthew 6:31-32 helps answer that question: “Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” God’s followers need to be different from those who are worldly focused.

 God’s people are to hunger and thirst for Him over anything else. Consider what Jesus states in Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Do you feel satisfied, or do you keep desiring more…a better job, a bigger house, a fancy vehicle, more clothes, more shoes, more ______? 

When we set our hearts on seeking and obeying Jesus, our desires change. As His Spirit works to change us, the desires of our hearts become increasingly Kingdom of God centered. The desire for more worldly pleasures and posessions decreases.

We are reminded in Hebrews 12:2 to be sure we are: “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Since Jesus could find fulfillment and satisfaction in obeying our Heavenly Father, so can we.

When you consider that God is the ultimate authority, how does that impact how you want to live your life?

What steps might you need to take if your eyes are not fixed on Jesus?

Perhaps you need to increase time reading the Bible each day.

Perhaps you need to attend a Christ-focused, Bible teaching church.

Perhaps you need to get involved in some form of service for God’s kingdom.

Perhaps you need to join an in-depth Bible study.

Perhaps you need to increase time talking with God, and listening to Him.

The above are a few suggestions. You may have some other thoughts on how to fix your eyes on Jesus.

Given that our King gave His life for us, and is planning His return, what might we be doing to tell others about Jesus and His Kingdom?

Please contact me at: ButGodCares@gmail.com if you want to talk about fixing your eyes upon Jesus.

Living for Jesus, Donna

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