“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness” (Psalm 45:6).
The Lord is coming. Incline your ear (Psalm 45:10). He is speaking his word into the world. No other word will suffice for his purposes. The Lord’s own arm must bring us salvation (Isaiah 59:16). Our words fall silent in but a moment. They are muted by his wrath (Isaiah 59:18).
The Lord’s word, however, endures. It’s enthroned in victory from age to age. The reality of its pronouncement is permanent. As words dissipate into the air and worlds shatter upon their times, God’s word fills the earth. As Jesus draws near, let us forget our self-centered way of life, our inheritance from the world (Psalm 45:10); let us bow down, submit ourselves to the Lord (Psalm 45:11; Philippians 2:10); let us prepare our lips for the confession of his lordship (Philippians 2:11).
This Christmas Eve, “have this mind among yourselves, which is your in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). Consider his humiliation and exaltation, the form of Christian life. Have regard for his way, the word with which God has claimed our world. Revere his obedience and lordship, inclining your ear to Christ in faith. Dispose yourself like the psalmist: “My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe” (Psalm 45:1).
Further Reading: Psalm 45; Isaiah 59:15b-21; Philippians 2:5-11
Written by Guest House Theologian, Tim Morgan. These reflections are a complimentary addition to our Advent Blend Coffee Bags. Scan the QR code each day to read the most recent reflection.
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