Poetry In Motion

Sorry for the delay.  Been having some issues with our computer systems here and have not been able to update the blog like I would hope.  I have started a new series, even though I am already starting week 3 of "Poetry In Motion."  I thought I would take some time and examine some of the Messianic Psalms during this advent season.  Week 1 really looked at Psalm 110 which is a Psalm of Christ the King.

Psalm 110, the most quoted Psalm in the NT, is a psalm about power regained.  Psalm 110 is a Kingly psalm.  It is often thought to be a psalm that is sung during a coronation or enthronement of a Davidic king.  In the NT Psalm 110 is quoted 27-times. 

I like this anonymous authors description of Psalm 110 - "The power of the Psalm is seen in its Messianic promise - the promise of God becoming a man and touching earth in order to reclaim His creation.  The subject is the Priest-King.  David wrote Psalm 110 as a poem to be read, a song to be sung."

The principles behind this Psalm target the Kingly Christ, the throne of Christ and the connection point of both in our lives.  What I mean is, if Christ is truly King, as this Psalm proclaims, then naturally their is a personal application for us all.  That application targets the throne room of Christ in our personal lives.  Let's take it a step further.  What does Christ look like as the King of our lives, meaning having complete control.

I envisioned 5 principles regarding Christ's control and presence in our lives lived out.

• In the midst of your enemies.
• In the midst of your battles.

Christ's control is then further fleshed out in the victories of a Christ controlled life.

• He reminds us of his constant presence.
• He reminds us that he will go to war for us.
• He will give us rest.

Truly powerful lives are those that seek less and less control.  Strange isn't it!?  Tell me your thoughts.  I would love to hear of moments in your life that you fought God's control and eventually came to an understanding with him that true power would never come until you gave up the throne of your life.

Randy