Thousands of Singing Voices

"They numbered myriads of myriads and 

thousands of thousands, singing with full voice,

“Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered

to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might

and honor and glory and blessing!”

(from Revelation 5:11-14)

 What and invitation!

John hears and sees a heavenly chorus, summoning us to join him hearing and watching.

John’s invites us to demonstrate our loyalty to God, the Lamb, and the Holy Spirit in a life of worship.

By joining him we take part in a heavenly “worshipping world”.

In this worshipping world God alone is worthy to be given honor, praise, and worship.

Within this worshipping world, it’s impossible to count the multitudes circling the throne revealing the scope God’s honor, glory, and might.

Imagine the whole company of heaven, the myriad and thousands, praising Jesus!

These voices and this new song of jubilation come from the certainty of God’s reign.

We all go through life’s ups and downs, hills and valleys and are well aware of the pain.

As we go through the trials and tribulations, it’s easy to lose sight of the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb.

During Sunday worship as we sing and praise God’s glory and might, the ordeals we face are transformed into a reality where God is in control.

The song of a worshipping congregation overturns the present reality of pain and transforms that reality into a visionary reality — where God is in control.

Sing with the heavenly chorus, sing!

We’re aware the travail isn’t over, but that God has the final word.

Amen!