Who’s on the Throne of Your Life?
A Thanksgiving Reflection on Truth, Creation, and the Kingship of Yeshua
I was just thinking…
After a satisfying Thanksgiving meal—whether there’s turkey or not—what’s the next natural step for many of us? A nap. That was certainly the case for Sanette and her mother as they quietly dozed on the drive home. With the car calm and quiet, I was left alone with my thoughts and the stillness of the road. I considered turning on the radio but instead allowed the moment to settle into silence.
Though we were moving at 65 mph, there was a holy kind of peace in the air. The darkness of the night was broken only by the rhythmic flow of headlights and the soft hum of tires gliding on pavement. It was strangely beautiful. Not because of nature’s grandeur—I couldn’t even see the trees—but because of the marvel of what humanity has built: this system of roads, these climate-controlled vessels called cars, this intricate dance of light and motion.
And then it struck me: Did we really create all of this on our own?
At first glance, yes—humans engineered this world of highways and machines. But then I remembered the words of Scripture:
“For in Him all things were created—things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
— Colossians 1:16–17
We did not invent intelligence. We did not fabricate creativity. It was Elohim, the Creator of all, who gave us the wisdom to build, design, and advance. And how quickly we forget this.
A Culture That Reveres Self, Not God
We live in a world that often reveres the “power of the human spirit” but refuses to acknowledge the God who breathed that spirit into us (Genesis 2:7). Instead of saying, “Lord, I can’t do this without You,” many declare, “God, I don’t need You.”
One article I came across featured a former pastor who, after 19 years of ministry, renounced his faith and claimed to find more meaning outside of Christ than in Him. Another article celebrated a contest where atheists drafted their own “10 commandments”—a secular rewriting of truth.
It’s sobering. And yet Yeshua warned us that this would happen.
“Because lawlessness will multiply, the love of many will grow cold.”
— Matthew 24:12
But What Do You Believe?
Yeshua asked His disciples a piercing question that still echoes today:
“Who do you say that I am?”
— Matthew 16:15
When the world says, “God is not necessary,” and “Truth is what you make it,” we must be grounded enough to respond with conviction. Are we glorifying God when we stand in awe of creation—or are we deluding ourselves? Is Yeshua really the only way, or can we build a meaningful life without Him?
Let’s test a few of these “modern commandments” and see where they truly lead.
1. “The Scientific Method Is the Most Reliable Way to Understand the World.”
Science is a blessing, a gift from the One who gave us minds to reason and explore. The scientific method has helped humanity in countless ways—from medicine to technology. But it has limits.
Faith sometimes leads us to trust in what we cannot see.
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
— John 20:29
Miracles still happen. Tumors disappear. People survive impossible odds. Doctors are left without explanations—but we know the Healer. Science may explain the “how” of some things, but only Adonai explains the “why.”
2. “Seek What Is Most Likely to Be True, Not What You Wish Were True.”
This sounds wise, but it assumes our faith is built on wishful thinking.
Yeshua didn’t promise us comfort. He promised us the cross.
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
— John 16:33
Would anyone willingly choose persecution, hardship, or death for something they merely hoped was true? From Avraham to Rav Shaul (Paul), the men and women of Scripture laid down their lives not for fantasy—but for a living hope. They looked forward to a better country, a heavenly one (Hebrews 11:16), and their faith shaped history.
3. “God Is Not Necessary to Be a Good Person.”
But who defines what is good?
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”
— Proverbs 14:12
True goodness flows from the nature of God. Apart from Him, we may act kindly, but our motives are compromised. Moses once tried to deliver justice by his own strength, killing an Egyptian—but it wasn’t until he surrendered to God that his leadership bore fruit.
Goodness is not merely behavior. It’s obedience.
And obedience requires submission to the Lordship of Yeshua.
What Is a Full Life Without God?
“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of mankind.”
— Ecclesiastes 12:13
The world promises success, relationships, recognition, and wealth. But even with increasing prosperity, studies show that depression and dissatisfaction have only risen. The soul was never meant to be filled with things. It was created to be filled with the presence of God.
Yeshua’s call is radical:
“Whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”
— Matthew 16:25
David Knew Who Was King
King David, though a ruler himself, refused to put himself on the throne of his own life. He understood where his success came from:
“You delivered me from the attacks of the peoples; You have preserved me as the head of nations.”
— 2 Samuel 22:44
He didn’t just say God was worthy—he lived it. Troubled by the fact that he lived in a palace while the Ark of the Covenant dwelled in a tent, David declared:
“I will not enter my house or lie on my bed… till I find a place for Adonai, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
— Psalm 132:3–5
David saw God not just as an idea, but as his King, his Treasure, and his Joy.
“The statutes of Adonai are more precious than gold… they are sweeter than honey from the honeycomb.”
— Psalm 19:10
Final Call: Who’s on the Throne?
In a world full of noise, denial, and self-exaltation, will you choose the narrow path that leads to life?
Will you confess, like David, that apart from God you are nothing? Will you declare that Yeshua is King, not just in word, but in the way you live, serve, give, and worship?
Let every breath be a “thank You.”
Let every day be an act of surrender.
Let your life point to the One who holds it all together.
“Come to Me,” Yeshua still calls.
Not because He needs you—but because you need Him.
— Matthew 11:28
Amen.
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