Who Controling Your Life,...Really?

Good Morning!! The battles were horrendous, the casualties were many,...but the outcome changed everything. That's a very quick summary of the final episode of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic trilogy, Lord of the Rings. That trilogy jumped into the popular culture, with the three of the most successful movie adaptations, of all time. Tolkien weaves a tale of a world called Middle Earth, where these soulless, subhuman beings, are attempting to stamp out what they call the "Age of Humans." But finally,...in the concluding "Return of the King," Middle Earth's rightful king,...Aragorn, leads the humans in one last, all-out attempt to turn back the forces of evil.

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,—1 Peter 3:15 (NIV)

After many costly battles, there's a glorious coronation day, for the triumphant king. As the crown is placed on the head of the rightful ruler, before this jubilant crowd of his subjects,...they know the dark days are over. And the one who crowned him makes this hope-filled announcement, "Now begin the days of the King!" Isn't it time for that announcement in our lives too?,...that the rightful King is finally on the throne. Because up until now, we've been making the calls, running things our way,...giving Jesus some time, and even some money,...but not control,...not the throne.

The original word for "Lord" literally means; "the controller."
Honestly now, who's the controller in your life?...if it's not Jesus, then a rebel is on the throne,...His throne.

Holy Spirit of God, help us let go, and let God. Amen.

....the next time you're tempted to engage in a silly squabble, whether inside the church or outside it, refrain. When you do, you'll put a smile on God's face,...and you'll send the devil packing."

(Praying for our Marriage: 100 Devotions and Prayers for Husbands and Wives, ch. 69)