1st Timothy 1:17. “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” A BEAUTIFUL SONG. It is rising from a heart! You can sense the joy! The honor given is not something affected – It is coming from within – the expressions of a soul – Who has not grace and mercy neglected! It finds its way out in words that express – Words simple, yet deeply felt and profound – Thoughts of his God; his King that blessed With strains of holy love, they resound!
I wonder what kind of song could I write To express my appreciation of God’s grace? Inside my heart, words almost seem to fight To come out in an orderly pace. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, but one said that before – I have joy in my soul that is deep. But one wrote that too before I was born – Writing of one who can truly save and keep.
So, their words I will use and add to them the thoughts – Some spoken and others left unexpressed. Perhaps more important is the joy that is caught As I open up to the One who knows me best. There may be some words, maybe an attitude – That my God knows are just there for Him. May the music in my heart be a divine interlude That brings Him glory through my silent hymn.
“I am almost brought to tears this morning, Father God, at my inability to say what I mean. But You know my heart. It is ‘inditing a good matter.’ Please take honor from me this morning that will be to Thy glory alone. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
1st Timothy 1:17. “Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever, Amen.” A SONG OF GOD’S GREATNESS. He is the King eternal, forever the Ruler Supreme. From the eternal past to the eternal future, He will forever reign. In a miracle of grace, condescending to be born on earth a king - Bringing right into humanity His kingship, which has forever been.
By His holy and divine nature, He was never subject unto death. Immortal in His being, His kingdom is eternal in its breadth For because of His sinless nature, death and sin had on Him no claim, But in grace, He who was immortal, knew He would die for us when He came.
I have never seen His face, but many looked upon Him when He was veiled. He’s invisible now in His glorified state, but soon He will be revealed. His deity is beyond question to all who believe biblical facts – To those who doubt, we point to His wisdom and to His gracious acts.
Honor and glory become Him; honor from men and nations Whose laws find their source in Him for righteousness or condemnation. Honor for who He is, is due Him whose kingdom is eternal. Honor for what He has done, offering salvation for each individual.
Glory is given to the King whose Gospel goes out o’er all the world. Glory belongs to the Victor, as His banner of love is unfurled. Glory for His work in the past, from creation to providing redemption; Glory for who He is and the fullness of His eternal salvation.
Let every believer commit to glorifying Him in spirit and body. He is worthy of all adoration and worship belongs to Him wholly. With faith and good conscience that does not condemn us – We honor Him and sing our song of praise to God for all His greatness.
“Sometimes my song to Thee, O God, is in my heart, sometimes quietly on whispering lips, and sometimes in full voice. But I honor Thee this morning on this page of written words as I seek to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ as a result of reading another man’s song. Thou art truly worthy to be praised forever and forever, Amen.”