December 21, 2010
Revelation 15
Lynell McCrary
In the first 4 verses of Revelation 15, we read about songs of praise to God. In reference to these verses, Matthew Henry’s commentary relates, “The more we know of God's wonderful works, the more we shall praise his greatness as the Lord God Almighty, the Creator and Ruler of all worlds; but his title of Emmanuel, the King of saints, will make him dear to us.”
These songs are often compared to those that the Israelites sang to God when they were delivered under Moses’ leadership. Imagine the radiant joy that they expressed when they felt the safe arms of His deliverance. Picture those who had been “victorious over the beast,” strumming their harps and praising the King of Kings.
There are times when I can feel defeated and discouraged. Yet I will never be defeated as it is described in the end times, because I am a part of God’s winning team. The words in the songs almost rise off of the page.
I encourage you to read these words aloud:
- “Great and marvelous are your deeds…”
- “Just and true are your ways…”
- “Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name?”
- “For you alone are holy.”
- “All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Be encouraged. He is above all! Sing His praises.
As Grace Covenant’s Connections Director, Lynell’s greatest ministry passion is “to remove everything that might get in the way of a newcomer or regular attendee experiencing intimacy with God on the church campus.”
