Who is the King of Glory?

The Story of Zac Smith from NewSpring Media on Vimeo.

Yesterday I sat and watched a live stream of Zac's funeral. It was sad and amazing. Sad because he left behind 3 children and a wife, but amazing because he got to leave this world for a better one. One of healing.
I didn't know Zac. But he has changed me.
Different people yesterday stood at his memorial service and said the same thing, "Zac had the same faith before he got cancer as he did after he got got cancer."
In the past I have said/prayed that in the face of tragedy...... my faith would be strong. I have prayed to no matter what ever happens in our life, that I would be able to point to God and give Him the glory. But now I want it to be said of me,"She had the same faith before ____________ as she did during and after."
Zac apparently made the request that his memorial service be lived streamed for people to watch. Technology is amazing. In life and death this man's faith is changing people. He also made the request that the song Hosanna be sung at his memorial service. I see the King of Glory..... is a line from the song that is playing over and over. I sat down this morning to my bible study and the scripture was

Psalm 24.
1 The earth is the Lord 's, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
2 For he laid the earth's foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.

3 Who may climb the mountain of the Lord ?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
5 They will receive the Lord 's blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.

7 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord , strong and mighty;
the Lord , invincible in battle.
9 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
10 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven's Armies—
he is the King of glory.

As I re-evaluate my level of faith....... God is asking me to define "Who is the King of Glory".

Matthew 16:15
"But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?"

Bigger than who do we "say" that God is. How do we "live" who God is.

Hosanna


I pray that we never have to face a situation like Zac's. But in the event that our lives would experience such tragedy, I pray that our faith and our lives would reflect a mighty God of everlasting hope.



~LL