Worthy is the Lamb who was Slain (Rev. 5:9-10)

SPIRITUAL DIARY FOR 04/28/2005

 

My Worship Time                  Focus:  Worthy is the Lamb who was Slain

 

Bible Reading & Meditation             Reference:  Revelations 5:9-10

 

            Message of the verses:  “And they sang a new song, saying, ‘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.’”

            These two verses continue the worship service that is going on in heaven, and the way that it is continued is by song, and the song is about the Lord Jesus Christ who is worthy of all worship and praise.  The song starts out as a worship song, for the first words are “Worthy are you to take up the book and to break its seals.”  The song goes on to be a gospel song for it next talks about the blood that Jesus shed on the cross.  Next it is a missionary song for it goes on to says that Jesus died “to purchase for God men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”  The next part of the song is a devotional song because it speaks of the Lord Jesus Christ making a kingdom of those who were save “to be a kingdom and priests to our God.”  Lastly it is a prophetic song for it tells about the believers one day reigning with God upon the earth, speaking of the 1000 year reign of Christ upon the earth.  There are a lot of things packed into this song.

 

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  Last night at church I heard a devotional on Psalm 148 which speaks of praising the Lord, and now these two verses speak so very well about praise and worship of the Lord Jesus Christ who reigns in heaven and is deserving of all praise, honor and worship.  I must do a better job at this.

 

The Word of God has brought conviction to my heart and also a challenge as I read and studied it this morning.

 

My Steps of Faith Today:  Trust the Lord to continue to work in my life through these very rough times that we are going through as husband and wife.  He has promised that “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

 

Memory verses for the week:  Eph. 6:10, 11 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His strength.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.