Devotional
Pleasures at God’s Right Hand
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11
The 16th Psalm contains the Bible’s first reference to the resurrected Christ at the “right hand” of His heavenly Father, and this is important, for there are 20 other such references that follow this one. “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool” (Psalm 110:1). This latter verse is quoted no less than five times in the New Testament (Matthew 22:44; Mark 12:36; Luke 20:42-43; Acts 2:34-35; Hebrews 1:13).
Then there are seven references to Christ being at God’s right hand in Paul’s epistles (Romans 8:34; Ephesians 1:20; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2), and seven in other books of the New Testament (Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; 16:19; Luke 22:69; Acts 7:55-56). Lastly, “[Jesus Christ] is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him” (1 Peter 3:22). It is noteworthy that the first reference speaks of Christ’s great joy at God’s right hand; the last, of His great power there.
One additional activity there is mentioned: “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us” (Romans 8:34). In fact, His continual intercessory ministry on our behalf is His main activity in God’s immediate presence during this present age (note Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 2:1-2; etc.).
Soon, He will become God’s strong right hand of power, manifested until all His enemies become His footstool and we, His people, are taken up to be with Him (1 Thessalonians 4:17). Then we shall enjoy with Him the pleasures and fullness of joy at God’s right hand forevermore. – Dr. Henry Morris III
FPCNA Week of Prayer & TFPC 50th Anniversary
As many of you know, we will be hosting the FPCNA Week of Prayer and Presbytery Meetings from May 11-15. We will also be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the commencement of the Lord’s work in Toronto. Please see below for the dates and times of the services that are open to the congregation.
Please pray for:
- safety in travel for our visitors from Canada, USA, Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, South Korea and Northern Ireland.
- the Lord’s help in the daily preaching of His Word and times of prayer for the Ministers and Elders, and their wives and children.
- the Lord’s guidance during the Presbytery business meetings.
- the Youth/Young Adult Meeting.
- the GRS Graduation Service & Missions Report.
- the 50th Anniversary Service.
- spiritual growth in all of our churches in North America and Latin America.
