Pleasures at God’s Right Hand

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Pleasures at God's Right Hand. Thou wilt show me the path of life. In thy presence is fullness of joy. At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 16, 11. Psalm 16 contains the Bible's first reference to the resurrected Christ at the right hand of his heavenly Father. 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. This latter verse is quoted no less than five times in the New Testament.

Then there are seven references to Christ being at God's right hand in Paul's epistles, and seven in other books of the New Testament. 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. 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. In fact, his continual intercessory ministry on our behalf is his main activity in God's immediate presence during this present age.

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. then we shall enjoy with him the pleasures and fullness of joy at God's right hand for evermore. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

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