Monday, September 30, 2013

Psalm 104  The psalmist meditates on all of God's glorious works.  Starting in verse 5 he talks of the formation of the earth.  The first thing He did was establish its foundation, "so that it will not totter".  (See Job 38 ) We have seen photos from space of our beautiful blue planet.  It sits in its perfect place in our solar system.  Just the right distance from the sun, perfectly balanced in its orbit, to give us what we need to live.  God created it to be so and He sustains it by His Word.   The next thing God did was cover the earth with water, another vital ingredient for life, and then He "rebuked" it, making it hurry down the mountains.  It caused mountains to rise and valleys to sink. He formed the oceans and set their boundaries.  He appointed springs to provide fresh water for the animals and plants.  Everything about creation proclaims the glory of God.  "O Lord, how many are Thy works! In wisdom Thou  hast made them all; the earth is full of Thy possessions." ( v24)
Father in Heaven, as I think about how You have revealed Your glory to us in the beauty of Your creation, I am filled with praise and wonder.   How can anyone believe that all of creation came as an accident?  How foolish is the man who says there is no God.  You made the earth and set it in space, hanging it on nothing! It is perfectly situated for its inhabitants.  Open blind eyes Lord, to see Your glory. Make Your Name HOLY Lord, honored and praised on this planet that You favored.  You are worthy of our praise and thanksgiving and obedience.  amen.

Revelation 5  John's vision in heaven continues as he notices a scroll in God's right Hand.  It is sealed with seven seals. A mighty angel calls out for someone worthy to open the scroll, but no one is found in all of heaven or earth, until " the Lion that is from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David" the "Lamb standing as if slain", the One who has overcome.... He comes and takes the scroll out of God's Hand.
At that monumental moment all Heaven breaks out into worship!  The 4 living creatures and the 24 elders fall down before the Lamb, and with harps and prayers, they sing!
"Worthy art Thou to take the book and to break its seals; For Thou wast slain and didst purchase for God with Thy blood,  men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation and thou hast made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth." ( v9-10).
And then myriads of angels join in saying, " Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing." ( v12).   Then, on top of that all of creation joins in! " To Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, Be blessing and honor and glory and dominion forever and ever."  And once again the elders fall down and worship.

All of eternity past and all of eternity future is Yours, o God!  You began the work of creation by Your Word and You will bring about the final days according to Your Word.  You have handed over the plan to the Lamb, to Jesus, Who overcame!  He is worthy to open the scroll for He was slain to purchase us. True worship is given when we see the worthiness of the One whom we bow before.
Jesus, You are worthy  to receive all power.  All force, all might, all strength.  You are the One Who  rules perfectly.
Jesus, You are  worthy to receive all riches.  You will use all abundance and wealth and goodness perfectly.
Jesus, You are worthy to receive all wisdom.  It comes from You and is found in You alone.
Jesus, You are worthy to receive all might.  All force. You alone can handle it righteously, with justice and mercy.  
Jesus, You are worthy to receive all honor and glory and blessing. All that is of value, all that is good and wonderful, all the most wonderful things we can say about anyone, is what we must say of You, Jesus!
We worship You!

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