"His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh" (Romans 1:3)
Oh, my Savior, what this verse says about You!
This verse declares Your Divinity. You are the Son of God. Your nature is that of the Righteous, Merciful, Just, and Holy Perfect God in Heaven Who created all things, seen and unseen. Your nature is Good and Powerful.
This verse declares Your Humanity. You were made of the seed of David according to the flesh. You have walked the earth, completely divine, but also completely human. You have learned the hungers of man. You have learned the sorrow of the downtrodden. You have learned the grief of the bereaved. You have known the isolation of betrayal. You have even known the wounded heart that comes from the wrath of God upon mankind for sin, as you have borne mine on the cross of Calvary so I might be united with the Father - and You - for all Eternity. You know first-hand the plight I am in and the forces natural and spiritual, that seek my separation from the Father Who Sent You - and You have overcome these for me! Forgive me afresh today for my nature that leads me away from You and draw me to your bosom, empower me for your service, and fill me with your Spirit I plead.
This verse also declares Your Authority. "Made the seed of David according to the flesh" grants you the kingdom of God's Chosen People, the people of Faith. David's Kingdom was Israel, chosen by God to trust God by obedience. The greatest of things to obey is to obey the Gospel. By the power of God through faith, you have ingrafted me into the family tree of the faithful, chosen by God. Your authority is complete, without equal, and unassailable. You reign over all of creation, for You are True. All other kings and gods are either on their thrones by YOUR will, or they are a lie. There IS no other God but You! And all who trust You will bow to You alone as God and King over their lives. May it be so with me - and may my heart be found faithful, even if it is also filled with the weakness of my flesh.
I praise You, my Divine Savior, for doing what only the Power of the Divine can do - Ransom my Soul.
I praise You, my Human Savior, for doing what only a man can do - Shed Your Precious Blood for my Soul.
I praise You, my Kingly Savior, for doing what only a King can do - be the judge and ruler of my Soul.
You and You alone get the glory and focus of my life today!
In Jesus' Name, Amen!
And that's "Just A Thot" for today. May the Lord bless you as you meditate on this!
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