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throne of God

Where can I flee from your presence?

July 10, 2023June 28, 2023 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

One of the most famous verses in Psalm 103 is number 19: “The LORD has established his throne in heaven, and his kingdom rules over all.” God’s throne is in heaven. And his kingdom rules over all. Note the word “all.” About this Matthew Henry writes: “there is no exempt jurisdiction.”* Therefore, his throne rules … Continue reading Where can I flee from your presence?

When man and God switched places

July 11, 2022July 7, 2022 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

Elie Wiesel tells a story (a made-up story, but an insightful story nevertheless), about a man who came before God on his heavenly throne. The man said, “Which do you think is harder, to be man or to be God?” “Being God is much harder,” God answered. “I have a whole universe to worry about, … Continue reading When man and God switched places

Why you can approach this throne with confidence

October 19, 2021October 18, 2021 / Matthew Ruttan / Leave a comment

When you’re in over your head, who do you go to? You go to someone you know personally, who is trustworthy, and who has a track record of being helpful. I think that one of the reasons we don’t open up to God and invite him into our most desperate places is because, perhaps, we … Continue reading Why you can approach this throne with confidence

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