The Throne

Glistening gold, embedded with rubies, topaz, emeralds, sapphires,

amethysts, and pearlsthe throne beckoned for something, or someone, to sit

upon it. What would suffice? What could fill the desires of my heart and be

worthy of that royal seat?

First, I placed my family and friends on the throne. “Nothing is as

precious as family and friends, surely. How selfless and thoughtful of me.”

As I poured my soul into them, the ebb and flow of relationships just did

not satisfy. No matter how hard we tried, we always ended up disappointing

each other in one way or another. I loved them, yes, but placing them on

the throne had more distorted life than enriched it.

Next, I placed my dreams and goals on the throne. These pursuits were

indeed worthy: to grow, better myself, and work hard. Sometimes I achieved

and conquered, other times I failed, but I pressed on. Yet, no matter how

many improvements I made, it was never enough. Sadly, I discovered that

dreams and goals did not belong on the throne either.

Then, I positioned my religious works on the throne. I served at church,

volunteered in my community, and gave to those in need. While the longing

in my heart was subdued for a while, eventually I became burnt out and

jaded. No, religious works could not fill this void.

Desperate and weary, I stared at the glittering throne. I was at a loss.

Then, I felt a steady hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw Jesus, His eyes

kind. Will you trust me? He asked. I hesitated, then nodded slowly…and

Jesus took His rightful place on the throne of my heart.

He invited me to spend time in His presence. I found His Words to be sweet,

life-giving, and convicting. When I spoke to Him, He always listened to

me…and I learned in time to be still and listen to Him speak to me.

Living with Jesus on the throne of my heart not only transformed me, I

watched as He slowly began to transform every part of my life. In

relationships with family and friends, He helped me to love more deeply

than I had imagined possible. My dreams and goals were no longer my own,

but shaped by what God was doing in my heart. As I continued to serve

others, I was sustained by the overflow of daily peace and strength that I

received from Jesus.

As I spent time with Him, He guided me, leading me into both seasons of

productivity and seasons of rEsther

As I contemplated my life, one thing was abundantly clear: the only One who

was worthy to claim the seat on the throne of my heart was Jesus Christ.

Savannah Coleman

What are you tempted to place on the throne of your heart? How have these

things let you down?

Jesusthe One who died and rose again to save His people and restore His

creationis enthroned as King over all. But, we can choose whether or not

we submit to Jesus in the context of our personal, loving relationship with

Him. Why is Jesus the only One worthy to be on the throne of our hearts?

I heard every created thing which is in heaven, on the earth, under the

earth, on the sea, and everything in them, saying, To him who sits on the

throne…be the blessing, the honor, the glory, and the dominion, forever and

ever! Amen! Revelation 5:13 (WEB)

Read Verses:

Psalm 37:4; Matthew 6:33; 1 Peter 5:6-1 Peter 5:7; Revelation 5:13