2 Chronicles 14:1-15:19; Ezekiel 36:16-38; John 14:15-31
He shall bear the glory. Zechariah 6:13
There is a well-known saying—“Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” History is littered with individuals who, having tasted power, were corrupted by it. The greater the power, the greater the change in the ruler. Since Adam forfeited his dominion no man has exercised global authority, though some
have come close to it. But there is a day coming when the Lord Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth and His dominion will be universal. His sinless character, however, ensures that He will not only have the glory, but He will bear it—He can never be corrupted. He is “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Heb. 13:8). —Phil Coulson
O blessed Saviour, Son of God, who hast redeemed us with Thy blood,
With joy and praise Thy people see the crown of glory worn by Thee.—J. Deck