HE IS LORD

The world's attention is riveted right now to Rome and the events that have led up to the death of the Pope. Hundreds of thousands of people are making their pilgrimage to the Holy City to have the opportunity to view the body of their beloved spiritual leader lying in repose at the Vatican. The media has rehearsed the life of this amazing spiritual leader who has impacted the world in an amazing way.
Today, however, is the LORD'S DAY -- a day in which we celebrate ONE who is above all! Last Sunday we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Unlike the Pope whose body will in just a few days be placed in a grave, JESUS stepped out of the tomb conquering sin and death once and for all.
I am reminded that one day there will be another who will come to the Holy City. The One who was crucified, buried, and ascended into heaven reminded us that HE WAS COMING AGAIN IN POWER AND GLORY. Many this week will bow in reverence and honor of Pope Paul. But on that day, the focus of ALL the world will not be the Pope. It will not be on Mohammad. It will not be on Billy Graham. Every eye shall see HIM -- and as Paul wrote, " . . . at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and that EVERY TONGUE SHOULD CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:10-11)
He IS LORD! And that is what we celebrate on this Lord's Day! Exalt Him with every fiber of your being today. Rejoice in Him!