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Day 49 Throne Room | Psalm 96:10

Day 49 Throne Room | Psalm 96:10
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What if the kingdom of justice and peace is not just a future promise, but an unfolding reality right now? Join me, Rick, on Wisdom for the Day, as we explore the profound declaration of Psalm 96:10, "The Lord reigns," and its implications for our lives today. Together, we'll witness the disciples' awe as Jesus ascends to heaven and discover the hopeful assurance given by angels about his return. Inspired by the unshakeable faith of black South Africans during apartheid, we'll uncover how their songs of liberation embodied a deep understanding of God's active kingdom, one not confined to distant horizons but advancing here and now.

As we navigate through life's challenges, let's consider how this divine reign shapes our daily walk. We'll reflect on the certainty of God's victory, an assurance that empowers us to live in hope and faith, confident that Jesus is making all things new. As we embrace this truth, let's pray for strength and guidance in our journey, knowing that the kingdom of the world is indeed becoming the kingdom of our Lord. Join me for spiritual nourishment and let’s continue to walk this path of wisdom and faith together.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 49, throne Room.

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From the book of Psalms, chapter 96, verse 10, from the New Living Translation, say among the nations, the Lord reigns.

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Now, whenever we see something unusual, we tend to stare.

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It might not always be polite, but it seems to be human nature.

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We crane our necks to see the scene of an accident or pause to take a stunning view.

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So who could blame the disciples for looking intently up to the sky as Jesus ascended?

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It took a couple of angels to break their focus, reassuring them that although Jesus had gone up to heaven, he would come back in the same way someday.

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Until then, as Jesus taught them, he would be reigning at the Father's right hand, ruling over all things.

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This marked the beginning of Jesus' kingdom reign things.

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This marked the beginning of Jesus' kingdom reign, a reality in which his followers still live today.

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Preacher and author Fleming Rutledge points out that during South Africa's struggle against apartheid, the songs of the black South Africans had a striking quality.

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They sang as though their liberation from racism had already been won.

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Lyrics like we have cleansed this land rang out, and though apartheid stains had already been washed away.

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Some might have considered them naive or unrealistic for singing such songs in the midst of their ongoing oppression, but maybe they understood something about the kingdom of God that we often miss.

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The Lord is actively establishing his kingdom of justice and peace, and its coming is unstoppable.

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They sang not only in hope, but in faith that God's victory was already assured.

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As followers of Christ, we live in the same reality.

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The kingdom is advancing, and one day Jesus will make all things new.

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Won't you pray with me, lord?

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God, help us live each day knowing that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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To listen to past episodes, go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow.

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I'm Rick, I love you, see ya.

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