-January 23, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,
“Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing.’”
(Revelation 5:11-12).
Right now in heaven there is a multitude of angels and glorified saints who are worshiping the Lord and praising Him for who He is and what He has done. The word praiseworthy is defined as, “deserving approval and admiration; laudable; deserving of praise.” Jesus is worthy of all our praise and worship.
When we praise the Lord and worship Jesus we are exalting Him and giving Him all the honor and glory. Think of of it as a dress rehearsal for heaven; for we will spend all eternity praising Him. John records seven things that Jesus is worthy to receive: power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory, and blessing. He deserves all the praise and worship we can give him and more.
The hymn writer Inglis Fleming wrote, “Exalted to the Father’s throne, with glory and with honor crowned, all at Thy glorious name shall bow, as Lord of all by each be owned. We worship Thee, all glorious Lord, forever be Thy name adored. We worship Thee, all glorious Lord, forever be Thy name adored!” Fanny Crosby wrote, “Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever; Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King! Christ is coming! Over the world victorious, pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song!”
Let us praise and worship Jesus not only at church but daily in our devotional times with Him and wherever we are. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.
Praise is the language of heaven, for all the redeemed and those who are forgiven,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 