October 2, 2013
What a tragedy, if definitive information about the future was available, but inaccessible. We would react as one man did: "Then I began to weep greatly because no one was found worthy to open the book or to look into it" (Revelation 5.4)
The invaluable information about the future was contained in the form of a seven-sealed scroll, and that was someone able to access it:
"Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." (Revelation 5.9,10)
On the day this vital information was accessed by none other than the resurrected Christ, a heavenly chorus struck up the band, so to speak, and sang this brand new song. This was followed by a song sung by a massive angelic choir:
" 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.' And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, 'To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.' " (Revelation 5.12-13)
Knowledge of what is to come is securely in the hand of our risen, ascended, and victorious Savior. He is worthy, as is our matchless Creator and Father. All is settled, and all is secure with our matchless Father and Son team. As such, grateful praise and song should resound from the people of God.
Music comes in a wide variety of forms and styles. What matters, ultimately, is not the style, but the substance. A "new song" ought to ring out daily from God's people who are daily grateful for unfathomable grace and blessings. That "song" can take the form of testimony, prayer, poem, or actual music. What matters is not the medium, but the message expressed.
Cliche' as it sounds, it is ultimately true: I don't know what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. The risen Christ has received the future from His Father, and holds it securely. He is entrusted with its oversight. As His child, He holds you and your future. Whatever may come, it a comfort and encouragement to know whose we are, and where we are - securely held in His strong right hand. That's good enough for me.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
The invaluable information about the future was contained in the form of a seven-sealed scroll, and that was someone able to access it:
"Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." (Revelation 5.9,10)
On the day this vital information was accessed by none other than the resurrected Christ, a heavenly chorus struck up the band, so to speak, and sang this brand new song. This was followed by a song sung by a massive angelic choir:
" 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.' And every created thing which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all things in them, I heard saying, 'To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever.' " (Revelation 5.12-13)
Knowledge of what is to come is securely in the hand of our risen, ascended, and victorious Savior. He is worthy, as is our matchless Creator and Father. All is settled, and all is secure with our matchless Father and Son team. As such, grateful praise and song should resound from the people of God.
Music comes in a wide variety of forms and styles. What matters, ultimately, is not the style, but the substance. A "new song" ought to ring out daily from God's people who are daily grateful for unfathomable grace and blessings. That "song" can take the form of testimony, prayer, poem, or actual music. What matters is not the medium, but the message expressed.
Cliche' as it sounds, it is ultimately true: I don't know what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. The risen Christ has received the future from His Father, and holds it securely. He is entrusted with its oversight. As His child, He holds you and your future. Whatever may come, it a comfort and encouragement to know whose we are, and where we are - securely held in His strong right hand. That's good enough for me.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2013
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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