102. If reasoning move thee not, at least
let the plain aspect of the judgment move thee! Raise thine eyes
to the Judge, see Who it is that is seated, with Whom He is seated, and
where. Christ sitteth at the right hand of the Father. If
with thine eyes thou canst not perceive this, hear the words of the
prophet: “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit Thou on My right
hand.” Ps. cx. 1. The Son,
therefore, sitteth at the right hand of the Father. Tell me now,
thou who holdest that the things of God are to be judged of from the
things of this world—say whether thou thinkest Him Who sits at
the right hand to be lower? Is it any dishonour to the Father
that He sits at the Son’s left hand? The Father honours the
Son, and thou makest it to be insult! The Father would have this
invitation to be a sign of love and esteem, and thou wouldst make it an
overlord’s command! Christ hath risen from the dead, and
sitteth at the right hand of God.