02/26/2026
When we look at our lives we know that there is only room for one God, person, or thing at the pinnacle of them. When we look at ourselves we don’t see a Mesa, or a plateau, we see a mountain peak... the spire that is the ultimate point of our existence. So, what will we place there? What will occupy the highest point in our lives, will it be the God of Abraham, Jesus Christ, some mock form of spirituality we have created, financial success, physical prowess, or another worldly desire? The decision must be made, and the champion of our lives crowned and placed at the crest. Will we choose correctly?
“And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.”
Colossians 1:17-18 KJV
In a moment of absolute honesty, when we see our reflection and look towards the summit of our lives, what will we see there? Will it be something other than God? Will there be a light emanating from the height of our mountain, or something else standing there... perhaps we will have placed a golden calf, or a statue built to look like ourselves there? What will have been our choice?
“For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.”
Psalm 97:9
If we choose wisely, then we should see God standing atop our life and Jesus will be at His right hand. We should see our Redeemer, our savior, and the true lamb of God, but as He carries us forth to this, our destination, there will come a time when all else we might have mistakenly chosen must step aside and yield the summit to none other than our Holy Father Himself. When Jesus has prepared us and reshaped all those things within us that might have tempted us to supplant the Lord our God at the height of our lives; when God has subdued all things and can Himself utter the words “It is done”, then Jesus will look up to Him and say, “Father, this child is yours.”
“And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.”
1 Corinthians 15:28 KJV
At that moment our lives will truly be complete, and we will take our place beside Jesus at the table of God the Father, to feast with Him forever. At that instant of judgement and affirmation we will begin to worship God in the truest sense, in the fullness of Spirit and truth.
“There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”
Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV
So, what will we choose to crown the crest of our lives? What sits there today? Have we chosen wisely and placed eternity at our head, or something fleeting that will be blown away by the cold wind of death? We can choose but one thing, so make it worthy, make it God. We can choose but once, make it He who lasts. We can choose but one God, make it Him who is above all gods, who reigns over all, and above all.
““You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord,
“and my servant whom I have chosen,
that you may know and believe me
and understand that I am he.
Before me no god was formed,
nor shall there be any after me.”
Isaiah 43:10 ESV
Prayer:
Father, I thank you for sitting atop my life, and being the crowning glory that I have sought sol diligently during my journey through life; my walk of faith with Jesus. I thank you Father for subduing all those things within me that were not of you, and setting me apart in righteousness, and holiness. I thank you Merciful Father for calling me, and for your Holy Spirit that persists within me when I am faltering and when even the slightest breeze of sin stirs my hair. Now, Father, help me stay focused on you through the eyes of Jesus Christ, while my entire self and being is awaiting you to claim them. Come soon Lord Jesus and Come my Holy God above all. Claim me, that I might sing your praises forevermore. Seat me at your heavenly table that I might dine alongside Jesus on the sweetness found there and bask in your glory throughout eternity. Holy, Holy, Holy, art though my God, and great is your name! Sit atop my life Lord, crown me with your presence, and hear my praise Gracious Father... now and forever more!
“3 For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
4 In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
5 The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
6 Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
7 For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.”
Psalm 95:3-7 ESV
Praise Him all mankind, and all of creation… Amen! Amen! Amen!
Rich Forbes