Thursday, May 31, 2012

Have you considered thrones, seats or positions ?


Titles of power, authority and influence exist all around us. So many people strive all their lives to achieve title-milestones. Like 'Doctor', 'Head Supervisor', 'Chief Technology Officer', 'President of the United States', etc.


People assume power & importance because of the role they are in. So Barrack Obama becomes President Obama because he won the elections and has taken over the President's seat. An ordinary model becomes Miss World  because of a crown placed on her head.  But have you heard of a seat that becomes powerful because of the person who sits on it. Or a crown that becomes important because of the person who wears it.


I was meditating on "GOD's Throne". Consider these truths that leave us awestruck at HIS Throne -

  • HIS is a Throne of Authority
  • Only HE sits on it
  • HE never abandons it

And GOD is powerful not because of the throne HE sits on, but the throne is powerful because GOD sits on it!!!

Just like that the cross by itself was never significant, powerful or a symbol of love, mercy and grace but the Cross became all these things because of JESUS who was nailed to it !!!

Friday, May 25, 2012

In a travel agent's office that's buzzing with acitivity, travel plans, ticket confirmations, et al. Couldn't help but notice how busy people get when its close to a holiday or a business trip. Getting their passports and visas and foreign exchange arranged. An expectation to have a well planned and enjoyable trip!

While I waited for my friend, Mamta, to wrap up her day, I opened my Bible and began to read Luke 24. The story of JESUS talking to HIS disciples on the road to Emmaus and how HE revealed HIMself to them in time made me stop and think how HE did the same to me 5 years ago. And HE does that today too. We have loved ones we have been praying for for months or years and HE strangely and sweetly reveals HIMself to them - faithful in HIS answer to our prayers!

As I was still waiting, I noticed a strange looking passport on one of the counters. I asked the boy which country has a passport like that and he said South Africa. I showed him my Bible and said "This is my passport. Do you know which country has a passport that looks like this? - Heaven".

My friend and I had a hearty laugh as we walked out of the office.

I'm still thinking about it. The Bible is our passport to heaven. But what use is a passport without a visa. Everyone can own a passport, but the only way to get an entry into a country is with a valid visa. What can we liken the visa to then? I would think to the HOLY SPIRIT that seals us at the time of salvation. But how do we travel without the ticket? We dont have to worry about buying the ticket or currency for that land because JESUS paid for it in full!!!