“O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” – Psalm 8:1
Rev. Jack Hayford, senior pastor of the Church of The Way in Van Nuys, California, wrote a popular contemporary song that praises the majesty of Christ. Pastor Hayford relates the following account for the writing of “Majesty:”
“In 1977, my wife Anna and I spent our vacation in Great Britain, traveling throughout the land from the south country and Wales to the northern parts of Scotland. It was the same year as the 25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, and symbols of royalty were abundantly present beyond the usual.”
While viewing many of the ancient castles throughout the land, he began to reflect on the truth that Christ’s provisions for the believer not only include forgiveness for sin but also restoration to a royal relationship with God as His sons and daughters. We’ve been born into the heavenly family through His Majesty.
Pastor Hayford continues:
“As Anna and I drove along together, at once the opening lyrics and melody of ‘Majesty’ simply came to my heart, I seemed to feel something new of what it meant to be His—to be raised to a partnership with Him in His throne.”
Pastor Jack Hayford provides this interpretation for his song: “’Majesty’ describes the kingly, lordly, gloriously regal nature of our Savior—but not simply as an objective statement in worship of which He is fully worthy. ‘Majesty’ is also a statement of the fact that our worship, when begotten in spirit and in truth, can align us with His throne in such a way that His Kingdom authority flows to us—to overflow us, to free us and channel through us. We are rescued from death, restored to the inheritance of sons and daughters, qualified for victory in battle against the adversary, and destined for the Throne forever in His presence.”
May the lyrics to his song inspire all of us to worship…His Majesty!
“Majesty, worship His majesty—Unto Jesus be all glory, power and praise—Majesty, kingdom authority flow from His throne unto His own, His anthem raise. So, exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus—Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King. Majesty, worship His majesty—Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.”
Scripture Reading: Revelation 5:11-14
When you read that Scripture from Revelation, what is the response you feel in your inmost being? Incorporate that Scripture reading or the lyrics to the song, “Majesty” into a heartfelt prayer to the Lord and worship Him.
Jim Grassi, D. Min.
We cherish any verse in Scripture that reminds us to keep focused and intentional about evangelism and discipleship. “But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:5