(The Lord Jesus Is Already Seated In The Heavenly Realms)
Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo
Thursday, 15th May 2025
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD
TO THE BIBLE:
John 12:32-33
“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” This He said, signifying by what death He would die.”
LET’S TALK
Sometimes, Christians sing songs that say “We lift Jesus higher” or “We lift Him up” in worship and praise of the Lord, but that doesn’t make spiritual sense. Let’s take a closer look at what they mean when they sing such words.
The confusion also comes from a misunderstanding of the Lord Jesus’ words in John 12:32-33. When He said, “If I’m lifted up from the earth, I’ll draw all peoples to Myself,” He wasn’t referring to being exalted in praise. He was talking about His death on the cross. Verse 33 says, “This He said, signifying by what death He should die.” So, when the Lord Jesus spoke about being “lifted up,” He was talking about His crucifixion, not His exaltation.
By singing songs like “We lift Him up,” you might be unintentionally implying that Jesus should be crucified again—and that goes against the very essence of our faith. The crucifixion was a one-time event that accomplished everything for our salvation. The Lord Jesus is already exalted, and we don’t need to call for Him to be lifted up again. It’s essential for you to study and know the Scriptures for yourself to gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Studying the Word will help you know the right songs to sing in worship, so you can praise the Lord in Spirit and in truth as He demands (John 4:24).
GO DEEPER
John 12:28-33
Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him. 30 Jesus answered and said, This voice came not because of me, but for your sakes. 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
2 Timothy 2:15 AMPC
Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
PRAY
Dear Father, thank you for the insight and understanding that I receive from your Word. Thank you for flooding my spirit with light to know and walk in the truth of your Word, rightly applying the Word to my life and circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR:
John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 12-14
TWO YEAR:
1 Corinthians 9:11-19, Proverbs 11
ACT
Today, take a moment to reflect on the worship songs you listen to. Pick one song and study the lyrics—look up the Bible verses referenced in it, or read the lyrics closely to understand their meaning.
Extract From Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo
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