Jesus is Still on the Throne

We live in uncertain times. There is uncertainty economically, there are attempts to detonate bombs on planes flying into the United States, and our government seems to be totally out of touch with the wants and needs of the people. It would seem we have nowhere to go for help. However, even in these uncertain times, the Lord Jesus is still on the throne.

Isaiah lived during difficult times. He lived in the palace with king Uzziah. He no doubt had all of his needs met and lacked nothing. However, after the death of King Uzziah, Isaiah’s future was uncertain. Isaiah 6:1 tells us that

“In the year King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple.”
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Later Isaiah reveals that his kingdom will never end

Isa 9:6-7
7 His ever expanding, peaceful government will never end. He will rule forever with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David. The passionate commitment of the LORD Almighty will guarantee this!

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However, how do we know that Jesus is the one on the throne? In Isaiah 11:10 we are told that he is the heir to David’s throne. Since we already know that this kingdom is eternal, we can conclude that it is Jesus since he is the only heir of David that could possibly have an eternal kingdom.

When facing uncertain times, we need to do what Isaiah did. We need to look up to the Lord for help, knowing that he is still seated on the throne. From this lofty position he has access to what is needed to get us through any difficulty we encounter. Not only do we know he is on the throne, but we also know he has experienced whatever we are experiencing

Heb 4:15
15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.
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As believers in Christ we can have peace in difficult times, knowing our Lord and Savior is still on the throne. We can also find comfort knowing that he will return to establish is kingdom on earth.

Rev 22:1-5
22:1 And the angel showed me a pure river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2 coursing down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations.

3 No longer will anything be cursed. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him. 4 And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. 5 And there will be no night there — no need for lamps or sun — for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.
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Unfortunately, not everyone has this peace in their lives. As believers, we need to share our source of peace with these unbelievers so they too can experience the peace that comes from the prince of peace in their lives. This peace is the only thing that will get us through these difficult times.