A MATTER OF FAITH: COMMITTED

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SONG OF SOLOMON 3:6-11
Who is this coming out of the wilderness like pillars of smoke, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all the merchant’s fragrant powders? Behold, it is Solomon’s couch, with sixty valiant men around it, of the valiant of Israel. They all hold swords, being expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh because of fear in the night. Of the wood of Lebanon Solomon the King made himself a palanquin:he made its pillars of silver, its support of gold, its seat of purple, its interior paved with love by the daughters of Jerusalem. Go forth, O daughters of Zion, and see King Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, the day of the gladness of his heart.

Would you recognize the presence of the Lord? Do you recognize His presence in your life? The Bible speaks of the Bride Groom coming (Matthew 25:1-13). Scripture teaches that He will not come as you think He should come.

ZECHARIAH 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.

MATTHEW 21:5 THE VOICE
Tell this to Zion’s daughter, “Look—your King is approaching, seated humbly on a donkey,a young foal, a beast of burden.”

The King has come and will come again many did not recognize Him before but there will be no denying He is the King of kings when He returns.

REVELATION 21:2-3 THE VOICE
And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride on her wedding day, adorned for her husband and for His eyes only. And I heard a great voice, coming from the throne.
A Voice: See, the home of God is with His people. He will live among them;
They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them.

In a traditional wedding the groom enters and waits for his bride at the alter. He is waiting for her to come to him. The bride comes down the aisle ready to commit her life to being with the groom. Thus the Believer comes to a waiting God, through Jesus.

All weddings are not in a “church” building and not eveyone makes a commitment to Christ because of an alter call. Commitment to the Lord occurs when a person sees the glory of the Lord.

SONG OF SOLOMON 3:6-11 THE VOICE
Young Women of Jerusalem: Who is this coming up from the desert, with billowing clouds of dust and smoke, with a sweet aroma of burning myrrh and frankincense, with fragrant spices fresh from the merchant?
The royal litter carries the groom to the wedding, and upon the litter is the king with his crown.
Look, it is Solomon’s litter, surrounded by 60 strong men, some of the very best soldiers in Israel, all armed swordsmen, battle-hardened heroes, experts at war, marching with swords at their sides, ready to guard the king from the terrors of the night. King Solomon built his own royal carriage        from the trees of Lebanon. He had its posts fashioned from silver, its back made of gold, its seat covered with royal purple, its interior decorated with love by the young women of Jerusalem. O go out, young women of Zion,  and see King Solomon wearing the crown with which his mother has crowned him on his wedding day, on the day his heart overflows with joy.

GOD IS.  There are benefits to being a child of God, committed to Christ. He is does not need government assitance. He is not weak and unable to protect. He is healthy and strong. GOD wants you to partake of His kingdom. If you are in Christ, as HE IS so are you.

1 JOHN 4:17
Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.

A wedding should not be taken lightly. Do not get caught up in the dress, the food or even the venue. A wedding is a public declaration of your commitment.

Often in today's churches people are not asked to come to the alter, some don’t even want you to raise your hand; the call to follow Jesus is minimized so as not to cause embarrassment. Jesus was not ashamed or embarrassed, he allowed Himself to be beaten, humiliated, tortured and disrespected for you (Isaiah 53:4-6).

MATTHEW 10:33
But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

HEBREWS 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

A commitment to Christ is more than raising your hand, filling out a form or even walking to the alter. When the opportunity arises, like now, for you to present yourself to the King you must be willing to submit fully to His Word.

Those who do not know Him, see Jesus as a man walking around in a dress, teaching life principles and giving motivational speaches. HE is:  Jehovah-Tsidkenu, the Lord our Righteousness; Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord our Banner;  Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord our Provider; Jehovah-Rophe, the Lord our Healear; Jehovah-M’Kaddesh, the Lord who Sanctifies; He is all this and more. When a person you confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord you are saved from an eternity away from Father God. Your blessings here on earth are contingetn on your obedience, commitment, to His word.

SONG OF SOLOMON 3:11
Go forth, O daughters of Zion, and see King Solomon with the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wedding, the day of the gladness of his heart.

- written by Marsha L F Randolph

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