What It Takes For The Lord To Take Back His Throne
Hoseah emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as our King and preparing our hearts for His return. He reflects on the theme "Thy Kingdom Come," urging believers to not only speak of Christ's return but to actively prepare for it. Using the account of David's return to Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 19, he illustrates how the people were called to welcome their King back. Hoseah highlights the need for a genuine heart condition that aligns with our words, as mere talk about the Lord's coming is insufficient without true yearning from within. He discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in transforming believers, preparing them to embody Christ's likeness. Hoseah stresses that our love for the King must translate into loyalty and commitment, as exemplified by Barzillah, who supported David out of love rather than obligation. He challenges the audience to ensure that their families also love and serve the King, emphasizing the importance of passing on this devotion to future generations. Ultimately, Hoseah calls for a collective readiness to welcome the Lord, urging believers to enthrone Him in their hearts.
Outline of Main Points
Introduction and prayer
Theme: "Thy Kingdom Come"
Importance of genuine heart preparation for Christ's return
Lessons from 2 Samuel 19 about David's return
Role of the Holy Spirit in transformation
Barzillah's example of loyalty and love for the King
Encouragement for families to love and serve the King
Call for collective readiness to welcome the Lord
9 And all the people were at strife throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, The king saved us out of the hand of our enemies, and he delivered us out of the hand of the Philistines; and now he is fled out of the land for Absalom. 10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
31 And Barzillai the Gileadite came down from Rogelim, and went over Jordan with the king, to conduct him over Jordan. 32 Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man. 33 And the king said unto Barzillai, Come thou over with me, and I will feed thee with me in Jerusalem. 34 And Barzillai said unto the king, How long have I to live, that I should go up with the king unto Jerusalem? 35 I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat or what I drink? can I hear any more the voice of singing men and singing women? wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the king? 36 Thy servant will go a little way over Jordan with the king: and why should the king recompense it me with such a reward? 37 Let thy servant, I pray thee, turn back again, that I may die in mine own city, and be buried by the grave of my father and of my mother. But behold thy servant Chimham; let him go over with my lord the king; and do to him what shall seem good unto thee. 38 And the king answered, Chimham shall go over with me, and I will do to him that which shall seem good unto thee: and whatsoever thou shalt require of me, that will I do for thee. 39 And all the people went over Jordan. And when the king was come over, the king kissed Barzillai, and blessed him; and he returned unto his own place.
40 Then the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham went on with him: and all the people of Judah conducted the king, and also half the people of Israel.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
6 Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
