There are people who love making a grand entrance wherever they go. They want all eyes on them, stares, and jaws dropping as they strut their stuff. To me, they’re like Mr. Big Stuff (Jean Knight) commanding attention and recognition. More so, it’s like stepping on to the dance floor during the Disco age displaying your outfit and hairdo, as well as your moves (Oh yes, it’s Ladies’ Night and the feeling’s right (Kool & the Gang); Disco Lady (Johnny Taylor); Mondo Disco (El Coco), etc.
Back in the mid-80s we had a “Supervisor” at work like that. It was said he liked to sashay his way around. After a few minutes of modeling and giving a few instructions, he’d leave and return another day. No one ever saw him work; much less, work up a sweat.
In general, man, lives under pride. He loves to gloat, loves attention, and loves to be recognized. Those are all traits inherited from Satan, the liar and father of all lies. They are not traits from Jesus who made His entrance into this world in a most obscure way-born in a manger. His “home” wasn’t exactly smelling of roses. He lived unknown until He began His ministry at age 30 (Luke 3:23).
Unlike Jesus, Satan wanted Him to be like himself: (extravagant and attention seeking). He told Jesus ,“Cast yourself from this mountaintop…” (Matthew 4:6) so all could see Him); but that wasn’t Jesus’ MO. “The pride of life…” (1 John 2:16).
“Jesus came to undo the works of Satan” (1 John 3:8). Do you “Own the floor?” Are you starving for attention? Must everyone listen to what you have to say? Must you out-perform or outrank everyone for the spotlight?
NEWSFLASH!! The dancefloor belongs to only ONE person: JESUS! Although, He’s not the flashy type, He is decked out in glory, light, and surrounded by all types of jewels and majesty (Revelation 4:1-6). He has all the moves; not dance-wise, but salvation-wise. He controls EVERYTHING in the entire galaxy. He rules over the affairs of man. “Nothing happens without his knowledge” (Matthew 10:29).
After His crucifixion, He descended to depths of the earth to make a grand entrance into hell. He spoiled the principalities there. He made a show of them (Colossians 2:15). After resurrecting, He appeared to many on earth for 40 days. He made another grand entrance into heaven to the cheers of angels and the glory of the Father. He reigns in heaven and everything is subject to Him (1Corinthians 15:28).
Soon, Jesus will make an exceptional grand entrance upon earth again! His entrance will not be as a helpless infant this time, but as mighty warrior coming to bring vengeance upon everyone (Psalm 149:7), and to establish His earthly millennial kingdom (Revelation 20:1-10). Upon completion, His body, the church, will reign with Him for all eternity. His Grand Entrance will be permanent!
But you don’t have to wait a thousand years! Hey, you don’t have to wait decades or weeks for Him. “Call on him now” and He’ll make a grand entrance right into your life this instant! He’ll rule and reign over your affairs. He’ll break darkness and shadows hovering over you. He’ll heal your aching heart and restore your health. As an extra measure of His love for you, He’ll throw in eternal life (John 17:3)!
God Bless!
Sam