WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO US THAT GOD IS SELF-EXISTENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT?

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
‭‭I Timothy‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Some don’t want doctrine—they are into practical preaching. What they are really wanting is a motivational talk juiced up with a few Bible verses!  Nothing is more practical than theology!  We see Paul’s exultation in God’s glorious person in this verse.

There will be submission to God’s SOVEREIGNTY.  As King of the ages, He has the right to rule over us, and we have the responsibility to submit to Him in every area.

Then, we find recognition of God’s SUFFICIENCY.  The One who is incorruptible and invisible is sufficient to preserve me in this corrupt world and always be with me in whatever circumstances I find myself—“A very present help in trouble” (Ps.46:1b).

Furthermore, there is adoration for God’s SUPREMACY.  God doesn’t need me, but I need Him.  He is worthy of honor and glory which we will give Him forever.  He doesn’t need it, but He deserves and delights in it!

I think of the hymn by Walter Chalmers Smith,

“Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.”

Have you bowed to Him as Lord and Savior?  If you have, are you trusting His unseen hand to guide and guard you?