03/13/2022
As I read Revelation today I came to the account of the seven angels who brought the final wrath of God on the world in the form of seven plagues, but this image was not all gloom and doom; with them came those who had conquered the beast along with its image and the number of its name. These conquerors were singing the song of Moses, and Jesus Christ, and I thought to myself that I wanted to be counted in that number. I want to be one of the victors who will sing with great joy, knowing that the final plagues are at hand. I want to be one who will lift his voice joyfully in the realization that the final victory is at hand. Mighty is our God, merciful and full of grace is He, yet perfect is His judgement upon the world. Do we long for this day?
“And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!”
Revelation 15:3 ESV
As brothers and sisters in Christ, doesn’t this make us want to join in, and sing this song to the Lord? Don’t we want to raise our voices in praise and worship, knowing that the final suffering of the fallen world is at hand, and that the influence of the wicked is at an end… defeated by Jesus?
“Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.””
Revelation 15:4 ESV
Today, the wicked walk about like lions and kings, proclaiming themselves mighty, but the day is coming when their eyes will be opened, and they will meet the one true King. They will face judgement for their ways, and the children of God will rule and live in peace forever.
“Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.”
Isaiah 32:16-18 ESV
Prayer:
Father, thank you for your Son Jesus Christ who has given Himself that we might be forgiven, and walk in righteousness. Thank you for your Son Jesus who has risen from the grave to defeat death, and who insures us of life ever after. Merciful are you Lord. Your grace abounds if only we will open our eyes to it, and your Word is life for all those whose ears will hear. Holy, Holy, Holy, are you our God whose wrath will be poured out on those who will not believe, and your loving kindness will bless all those who sing of You, Moses, and Jesus with the victors over Satan. Wash us clean in the blood of Jesus, and hear our prayers as we kneel before you in contrition. See in us the image of Christ, and judge us worthy Father, even as your Son Jesus is worthy. Let your wrath pass us by, being replaced for all eternity by your love. Let our joy be forever, and never yield to sorrow, for your kingdom is perfect and your peace without end.
Rich Forbes