Worthy

A New Song

A New Song

Revelation 5:9 declares . . . And they sang a new song, saying:

“You are worthy to take the scroll
    and to open its seals,
because you were slain,
    and with your blood you purchased for God
    persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

We are reminded of the incredible sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. Through his death and resurrection, he paid the price for our sins and made it possible for us to be reconciled with God.

This is a truth that we should never take for granted, and it should lead us to praise and worship him with our whole hearts.

When the apostle John wrote this passage, he was describing a vision of heaven. In this vision, he saw a great multitude of people from every tribe, language, people, and nation gathered around the throne of God.

They were singing a new song of praise to Jesus, recognizing him as the one who had purchased them with his blood. This is a beautiful picture of the diversity and unity of the body of Christ.

As we think about what it means to be purchased by the blood of Jesus, we are reminded of our incredible worth and value to God. He loves us so much that he was willing to give his only son for us.

This is a truth that should fill us with awe and wonder. It should also lead us to live lives that are fully devoted to him, seeking to honor him in all that we do.

Finally, as we meditate on this verse, we are reminded of our mission as followers of Christ. We are called to be ambassadors of his love and grace, sharing the good news of the gospel with everyone we meet.

We have been purchased by his blood so that we can bring others into his kingdom. May we be faithful to this calling, always seeking to serve and love others as he has loved us.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Holiness
Worthy

Worthy

Reflecting on the verse from Revelation 4:11, we are reminded that God is the creator of all things. As we go about our daily lives, it can be easy to forget just how incredible and powerful our God truly is.

This verse reminds us that everything we see around us, from the smallest bug to the largest mountain, was created by God and is under His control.

When we consider the fact that God created all things, it becomes clear that He is truly worthy of all glory, honor, and power.

As we meditate on this truth, we are called to worship Him and give Him the praise He deserves. Whether we are at church, at home, or out in nature, we can offer our praise and thanksgiving to God for who He is and all that He has done.

But this verse also reminds us that God’s sovereignty extends beyond just the things we can see with our eyes. It was by His will that everything was created and continues to exist.

This means that every moment of our lives is under His control and that we can trust Him to guide us through whatever challenges we may face.

When we remember that God is in control, we can find peace and comfort even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

He is the creator of all things, the one who deserves all glory, honor, and power.

As we worship Him and trust in His sovereignty, we can find hope and peace in knowing that He is with us always.

Posted by onthesolidrock in Daily Inspiration, Holiness