DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 17:1-31; Isaiah 56:9 to 57:21; Romans 3
He began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto Him a great multitude, so that He entered into a ship, and sat in the sea. Mark 4:1a
After the Lord had spoken unto them, He was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. Mark 16:19
The Lord Jesus came down into this world and sat in a boat on the sea. The Sea of Galilee is 700 feet below sea level. Talk about taking the lower seat! Yet He went even lower. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. In response, the Father exalted Him and has given Him the highest seat in the universe. What place have you given Him? —Rex Trogdon
Hark those bursts of acclamation! Hark, those loud triumphant chords!
Jesus takes the highest station; O what joy the sight affords! —Thomas Kelly