FROM THE KEYBOARD

A throne established in righteousness is not about "right or left" but right or wrong. You see, a nation will rise or fall based on whether or not it follows God's law. "Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness" (Proverbs 25:5).

God honors those who honor Him. And the honor of God isn't always promotion, but it's always preservation. So whether lifted up higher when hired or even when wrongly fired, the honor of God always keeps us through every trial. "For those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed" (I Samuel 2:30b).

Since the enemy is belligerent in bringing wrong to right, we need to remain vigilant in bringing right to wrong. Thus, we do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. (See Micah 6:8)

The echo of evil may resound on earth, but the gates of Hades will not prevail against the Church. In other words, this present evil may overwhelm but it will not overcome. Thus, "do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:21).

God has many ways to achieve His end. And in the end, His ways will be achieved. Thus, it's a promise that His purpose will be accomplished through His providence. "The LORD works out everything to its proper end— even the wicked for a day of disaster" (Proverbs 16:4).

Religion without right relation is rebellion. In other words, any form of religion that is not built on Jesus' life and sacrifice is sacrilegious. "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" (John 14:6).