Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! Psalm 24: 7-8
Do we know who it is that we serve? The Lord deserves all glory for he is the King of all Glory. All glory goes to His name, indeed, everything happens for His glory and for the good of those who love the rightful high King.
Are there gates, are there doors that are shut to your heart? I pray let down your defenses and open them up to the Lord, that He may come in. Unbolt the lock, through them open, or kick them down if you must, for the King of Glory must come in. Are there impostors in your life that you give your allegiance to? I pray, let down your defenses and open your heart to the Almighty King.
Have you let the King of Glory into your life? Is the King of Glory fighting your battles; He is strong and mighty – are you letting Him fight for you? You are not strong and mighty, I am not strong and mighty; but the Lord is. You are not the king of glory, the Lord is. I pray, open the gates of your heart, let down your defenses, admit your weaknesses, and surrender to the Lord, that He may do a great work in you. That He may do a great work through you.
A season of debilitating sickness makes one aware of his own physical weakness. Reliance upon the Lord and His authority becomes a must. It showed me that I am weak but He is strong. The King of Glory must come in, and in His wisdom, sovereignty, and goodness He gives us what is good for us, though what may be difficult for us in the moment. And through it all He garners the glory due His strong and mighty name – the name that is above all names.
Have you surrendered to the Lord lately, raised that white flag? Get yourself out of the way that the King of Glory may come in. Humble yourself before the Lord that He may use you. Rid yourself of your pride, of the preposterous notion that you are strong and mighty, that you can fight your own battles – indeed, you cannot and hope to win.
