So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV

The words of the hymn, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” are awe inspiring:

“All hail the power of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown him Lord of all.”

But when we walk out the doors of tour churches and back to our homes, the crowning of Jesus in our daily lives seems far away. Maybe we should ask ourselves, “Have I crowned Him Lord of ALL – My finances? My relationships? My job? My schedule? And maybe most important of all, my time?” Is Jesus being crowned as I go to the grocery store, stop at my favorite restaurant, or drive through busy traffic? How can I serve Him today?

In today’s verse, the Apostle Paul makes it clear, that Jesus is interested, not only in the great scene around the throne, where He is being worshipped by angels and crowned with glory. His glory is also to be seen when we stop for a sandwich, order a large, iced tea and go about our errands. What an amazing God! He whose hands were able to form the heart of burning stars also cares about how we mow our lawns. The one who commanded the light to shine out of darkness also knows what we are planning to say to our neighbors. Sometimes my greatest question is not just whether God will allow me into Heaven, but rather why in the world He cares at all about someone so mundane as myself. I can bore my family in a matter of minutes and yet, God seems interested in those small anxieties that keep me awake at night. And when I recall the commandment Jesus gave us to love our neighbors as ourselves it seems that He whispers to me, “And I have chosen you as my neighbor, when I gave my life for you!!

And Crown Him!
Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown Him!
And crown Him Lord of all!

“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” by Edward Perronet 1780