Have You Discovered His Majesty?
“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
You have set your glory above the heavens.”
Psalm 8:1
In preparing to write The Ultimate Hunt, I studied the many attributes of God. Our finite minds can only grasp a small portion of what makes God—God. His goodness, His mercy, His grace, His holiness, His power, and His love prompt our response of adoration and worship.
A popular song by the Rev. Jack Hayford, former senior pastor of the Church of The Way in Van Nuys, California, also teaches that the very regal majesty of Christ deserves our praise.
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 Queen Elizabeth’s 25th Anniversary of her coronation, and symbols of royalty were abundantly present beyond the usual.”
He explains that while viewing many of the ancient castles throughout the land, He began to reflect on the truth that the provisions of Christ for the believer not only include our forgiveness for sin but also a restoration to a royal relationship with God as sons and daughters, born into the heavenly family through His Majesty. He 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. Upon returning to our home in California, I was finally able to complete the song.”
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.”
The Power of Truth:
- “Praise the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendour and majesty.” Psalm 104:1
- “The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.” Psalm 93:1
- “Honor and majesty surround him; strength and beauty are in his dwelling.” 1 Chron. 16:27 (NLT)
Suggestion for Prayer:
Spend some time just praising God, exalting His name and recognizing His majesty.