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LORD, REIGN IN ME
Jeremiah 10:23: “O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.”
When we read Revelation 1:6 and 5:10 we note that our kingship and priesthood is unto God. Not to any one else. Not to self, the church, or any monarchy.
In Revelation 1:5, 6 we read; ”Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
The adamic nature took the reign out of God’s control during the fall in the Garden of Eden and Adam usurped the reign of God. He made himself king over his own life and destiny. Adam was no longer a king unto God, but lord of his own life. In other words, he became a king unto himself.
I believe it is impossible for any man who reigns as king to himself to be in any way accepted by God. Ruling as king to ourselves always ends in making unwise decisions, egotism, and worst of all, offending God and man. There is no eternal value in ruling as king to ourselves and our own desires for control and power over others.
Man was made a spirit, soul, and body. He was made to be inhabited by God His Creator. This can only happen through the redemption provided us by the Prince of the Kings of the earth and His name is Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:5). It is God the Father’s will that His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who always surrendered Himself to the reign and control of His Father, should now reign in and through us as we surrender the throne room of our hearts to His absolute control.
Some reading this post today may remember the chorus we used to sing by Chris Bowater:
Reign in me, sovereign Lord
Reign in me
Reign in me, sovereign Lord
Reign in me
Captivate my heart
Let Your kingdom come
Establish there Your throne
Let Your will be done
Reign in me, sovereign Lord
Reign in me
Reign in me, sovereign Lord
Reign in me
I believe with all my heart that the best kings first know what it means to be reigned themselves by the only One who is worthy. It is only then that our wives and families can received the blessings of our kingship.
To be continued.
Be encouraged,
Colin Campbell
