What I Learned from Kenneth E. Hagin by Larry Huggins
March 9, 2023Un Milagro En Tu Boca
March 10, 2023
OPEN UP YOUR HEART TO THE LORD STRONG AND MIGHTY by Loretta Huggins
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors;
and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors;
and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
Psalm 24:7-10 KJV
What beautiful language. A vivid description of the God of all grace. It is powerful and symbolic, extolling the glory of God and the reverence that is due to Him. The Psalm calls on the gates and ancient doors to be opened wide to receive the King of glory. The metaphor suggests that someone great and powerful is about to enter. Thus, it calls for a grand welcome to the Lord, high and exalted, as the train of His royal robe fills the temple. (See Isaiah 61:1.)
The grand entrance of Julius Caesar into Rome after his conquest of Gaul in 46 BC can be compared to the metaphorical language used in Psalm 24:7-10. Caesar’s entrance was a spectacle of power and extravagance. He was carried in a chariot, dressed in a purple toga embroidered with gold, and wearing a laurel wreath on his head. He was surrounded by a multitude of soldiers, musicians, and enslaved people carrying banners and trophies of his victories. Trumpets blared. The scent of incense filled the air. Cheering crowds lined the streets. This display of pomp and circumstance was designed to impress the people of Rome. To cement Caesar’s position as a powerful and invincible leader. It attempted to elevate him to a godlike status and receive the adoration and worship that only belonged to God.
As powerful as Julius Caesar was, his reign was short-lived, proving he wasn’t invincible. In contrast, God the King of glory is invincible! He is the Lord, strong and mighty. Yet, God is not only the undefeated conqueror but also our Savior. He is waiting for you and me to open the “doors” to our hearts. God is the Lord of Hosts – innumerable armies. If you and I worshipfully and reverently open our hearts and minds, allowing God into all areas of our lives, then He – the Lord strong and mighty, and mighty in battle – will come into our lives and establish His reign in our lives. And we will reign in life by the One, King of Glory.
I will end this blog with the following verse :
“Yet I am so thankful to God, who always marches us to
victory under the banner of the Anointed One; and through
us He spreads the beautiful fragrance of His knowledge to
every corner of the earth.”
2 Corinthians 2:14 Voice
Questions for Discussion:
- Comparing the historical event of Julius Caesar’s entrance into Rome, how has it helped you to understand Psalm 24:7-10?
- If yes, please explain how and why?
- If not, please explain why?
Loretta Huggins, born and raised in San Francisco, CA, has served in the ministry with her husband, Larry Huggins since 1989: administrator, hostess, event planner, and teacher. She has traveled to eighteen countries. She is the co-founder and co-pastor of ZChurch.
