JOHN 20:19\u201329<\/b><\/p>\n
Thomas said to him, \u201cMy Lord and My God!\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n
(John 20:28)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Let us consider the dimension of God\u2019s character that is most clearly communicated by the title Lord<\/i>, or in Hebrew Adonai<\/i>. That attribute is God\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n
Lord of the Kingdom<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
The word \u201csovereignty\u201d is virtually an anathema to many American people. From the early stages of childhood, Americans are subtly educated to despise sovereignty. We pride ourselves in our independence, our freedom, and our democratic spirit. But the Kingdom of God is not a democracy. When the Lord speaks in the Old Testament, He utters His law unilaterally. He does not rule by referendum. The Ten Commandments are not the \u201cten suggestions.\u201d God simply says, \u201cThou shalt not,\u201d exercising absolute authority over His creation and over His people.<\/p>\n
Sovereignty is essential to God\u2019s essence. The moment we negotiate on this point or dilute the concept of sovereignty, we are playing around with God\u2019s character. Think about it: If God is not sovereign, God is not God.<\/p>\n
Lord of my life<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
If you or I worship a God who is not sovereign, we are worshiping an idol. Idols can be controlled. They can be dominated. But when I stand before Almighty God, I am standing before the One who has absolute authority over my life, an authority that is based on authorship. He has created me, and everything I have that is of value I receive from Him. He is my King. He is my Sovereign.<\/p>\n
When we come into church on Sunday morning, and bow our knees and fold our hands, we say to Almighty God, \u201c \u2018Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way. Thou art the Potter, I am the clay.\u2019 You are the Authority, the Sovereign One. I am subordinate.\u201d<\/p>\n
God is not an absentee landlord accepting rent from His tenants one day a week. Our acknowledgement of God\u2019s sovereignty must not be limited to Sunday. It must be the attitude of our hearts every day.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
The Bible is the Law-Word of the Sovereign King, not merely the advice of a good friend. It reveals the extent of God\u2019s sovereignty and the required response of man. Read Psalm 119:129\u2013144 and consider whether your \u201czeal has consumed you\u201d in delighting to obey God\u2019s sovereign commandments and precepts.<\/p>\n
wednesday<\/p>\n
february<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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