DAILY READINGS: Joshua 24; Isaiah 19-20; 2 Thessalonians 3
And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died. 1 Samuel 4:18a
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12
Eli is often seen sitting. It reflected his relaxed attitude towards God's work. Our Lord was always active in ministry for His Father. But, when He had finished that work and purged our sins, He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high. Eli sat and died! Our Lord died, and He sat down! He is now seated on the throne of Grace so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace in time of need. We have a great High Priest! —K. C. Ung
Holy Saviour! We adore Thee, seated on the throne of God,
While the heavenly hosts before Thee, gladly sing Thy praise aloud.—Samuel P. Tregelles