June 19, 2018: SOAP #3120: 2Kings 1-3; Psalm 82; 1Timothy 1

Scripture:  1Timothy (NIV) 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Observation:   The King who is eternal, immortal and invisible, and Who is the only God deserves honor and glory.  He deserves it “for ever and ever.”  Throughout all eternity, He will deserve to be appreciated and honored.  But the above verse starts with “Now.” He deserves the admiration today.

Application:  When I think of eternity, I am usually thinking of life in heaven when I die.  I think of how long eternity will last.  There will be no end to the honor and glory that will be given to the King!

Then I realized that “for ever and ever” is not for ever and ever unless it includes now!   Now is a part of “for ever and ever.”  The King deserves the honor and glory now!   I should not wait until I arrive in heaven to give him my glory and honor.  It must start today!   “NOW unto the King eternal…”

Prayer:    Heavenly and Eternal King, you deserve honor and glory today.  I want to take the opportunity I have today to praise and worship You.    Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!