Ultimate Authority

Daniel 7-8; Psalms 137; Luke 4 

“’…Thousands upon thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court was seated, and the books were opened…But the court will sit, and his power will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.’”

Daniel 7:10, 26, 27

Ultimately, authority rests with the Most High. All rulers will worship and obey him. Satan is focused on usurping this worship and God’s authority in any way he can. Jesus’ resistance to Satan’s temptations in the wilderness shows us how to stand firm in the truth and authority of God’s Word in resisting these same temptations in our lives (Luke 4). Choosing to submit to Jesus Christ and live accountable to his Word and Spirit is the most important choice we can make in life. One day we will stand before the throne of God. The court will sit and the books will be opened. If our name is found in the book of life, we will receive eternal life found through Jesus Christ’s atoning sacrifice for our sin. This court in heaven has final authority, and these books are ultimate truth. Living backwards from this moment is the wisest way we could live our lives.

“Lord Jesus, you are my authority and truth - your kingdom come, for your glory.”