Singing In Full Voice

They sing a new song:

"You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation; you have made them to be a kingdom and priests serving our God, and they will reign on earth."

Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing in full voice,

"Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing,

"To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!"

And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" And the elders fell down and worshipped.

Revelation 5:9-14

God loves the praise of His people too, and He truly deserves the praise. Our most important work on earth is to exalt Him. Revelation tells of a future day in heaven when believers from all around the world who have been redeemed with the blood of Jesus, will surround His throne with praises. All of those individuals add up to a mind boggling congregation of God-glorifying people. God’s greatness is so overwhelming and so indescribable that millions and millions of people – all praising Him and bowing before Him in worship – will give Him the glory He deserves. One day we will join with people from every nation in that massive heavenly celebration.

We have all eternity to praise God – begin today.

Our Daily Bread – August 1, 2004