The Most High

God the Father is the Most High (Gen 14:20); Christ Jesus is the Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32) and He Himself is also the also the Most High God, God over all, blessed forever, and the Spirit of God is the power of the Highest (Luke 1:35). Christ Jesus is the High and Lofty One, which inhabits Eternity. Christ Jesus is superior to all beings, He is the Creator and Preserver of them all. He dwells on high, and looks down upon the inhabitants of the earth, and sees what is happening among them; and to Him they will all be accountable for what they do. Jesus is ascended on High, and is set down on the right hand of the Majesty on High, higher than the heavens. To Him the highest praises, thanks, and honor are due. He is to be feared both on account of His goodness, as the Redeemer and Savior of sinners; and of His greatness, being co-equal with God, and the King of saints. Jesus is the Great God and our Savior, the King of kings, and Lord of lords.

* Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth. And blessed be the most high God. I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth. When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when He separated the sons of Adam, He set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.

* Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire. That the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men. Till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will. And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured Him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom is from generation to generation.

* Though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt Him.

* For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

* The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered His voice. I will praise the Lord according to His Righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high. I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to Thy name, O thou most High. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. For the Lord most high is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth.

* Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail stones and coals of fire. If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.

* And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O most High.

* But thou, Lord, art most high for evermore.

* And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God?

* Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands.

* Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them. Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth Himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! The Lord is exalted; for He dwelleth on high: He hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness. Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us. For such an high priest [Jesus Christ] became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.

* But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

* Look only now to the Most High Mediator who died on Calvary's tree for His enemies. All your sins have been atoned for by God's own blood, and you can be made Righteous in Christ by simple faith in God's Blood alone (See Romans 3:23-25). Make the Most High Creator who died for sinners and rose from the dead your everlasting confidence.

Confide in God

Be wise - Make God manifest in the flesh, Christ Jesus Himself, your main focus and passion in this brief life. Make the Lord Jesus Christ the very center of your desires and the object of all your exertions. Seek God first and His righteousness. The pleasing of the public and accumulation of wealth is vanity and vexation of spirit.  Every man in his best state is altogether vanity.  You'll never have it altogether sinner, until you are altogether saved by the Altogether Lovely Savior, Immanuel, God with us.  

The Holy Spirit enlightens our dark minds and hearts, convinces us of our sinfulness and inability, and then leads us to the Lamb of God. Living for business and money-making will leave you disappointed.  Living for fame will cause you to die disappointed, grieved, and sad at heart. Living to maintain respectability of fickle men, oh, it's a vain bubble not worth the chase. Make the Lord Jesus Christ your one goal and mark in life - Godliness with contentment is great gain. There is never a loss in trusting Christ with your soul, and then making Him the first object and center of your life. Love to serve Him, to spread His Gospel and kingdom, to advance His cause and interests, tell out the story of the Gospel everywhere to everyone. Commit thy way unto JEHOVAH JESUS, and rest in sure and certain confidence in His Blood Atonement for sinners. My soul, wait thou only upon God, for my expectation is from *Him*.

Have no care but to please God. The most miserable people in the world are the very careful ones; they are so anxious about what may happen in the future that they cannot enjoy the blessings of today. Be careful for nothing except God; cast all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. Make this your central concern - to love, to please, and serve the Lord. Turn your eye to God continually, never forget Him. Leave your worries with God, have no thought but how to please Him - trust only to Him.

Make the living God (Jesus Christ Himself) your only dependence, and never trust in anything or anyone else. The Lord hangs the world upon nothing. Our faith should be like the world, it should hang on nothing but the naked promise and power of God. Trust in Christ Jesus, make Him your soul's only consolation. He will supply all your needs. Learn to live wholly upon God. Don't be so dependent on man, leaning completely on one another. Lean hard upon your Heavenly Friend, make no one your strength and support but your Creator and Sustainer. Simply trust in the Faithful Promiser, the man Christ Jesus.

Make God your only guide and confidence. Always go to God first. Let God give you His counsel from the Scriptures. Let God take the helm of your soul. If you try to carve out your own life, you'll always cut your fingers. He that runs before God goes on a fool's errand. Let God's providence lead you. Take your troubles to the throne of the Most High, say, "Lord, please direct me, Lord, remember me, I need You, I beg for Your Presence and Blessing, most of all." Follow directions from God, even when it leads contrary to your own interests and worldly loss. In truth and verity confide in God to guide you daily. Tell your problems in the ear of God, and as sure as the Bible is true, God will never leave nor forsake you. To resist slander is to make it worse. Slander can do no hurt when we remain still. Where no wood is, the fire goeth out. You may have many dangers and troubles - you may be afraid of losing your sick child, or sick spouse, and these circumstances may cut to the quick of our heart. But go directly to your prayer closet, and tell the Lord expressly that  your loved one is ill, and pour out your heart before Him. Though He slays me, yet will I trust Him.

Go today and draw from the Bank of Faith, get all you need out of the riches of God's lovingkindness and enduring love. God never fails to honor His promises, bring His promises to His throne for Him to answer. Always hope in God for temporal and eternal supplies, for physical and divine help. Contentment with God makes a man rich. Live for God, live with God, live on God, with only this care - to bless and please Him. Cease from toil and sorrow and care, God always provides for the morrow. Finally, make Christ Jesus your everlasting Confidence, and Joy will surely follow.