To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever (1 Timothy 1:17).
What does the Bible mean when it says "God is the King of the ages"? It means he has all power over every nation (Psalm 10:16; Acts 17:26), though we may not see it yet (Hebrews 2:5-9). He has allowed nations to go their own ways, but he has always left a witness of himself among all people (Acts 14:16-17). At times he intervenes, tearing down and building up nations (Jeremiah 1:10). In every millennium, every century, every generation he gets his will accomplished (Job 42:2).
It means in every generation he hears the desire of the afflicted and strengthens their hearts (Psalm 10:17). He takes notice of the fatherless and the oppressed and fights for them (Psalm 10:18, 82:3-4; Isaiah 11:4).
It means his invitation extends to all generations (Psalm 33:11; 45:17; 1 Chronicles 16:34).
