Dec 28-29 - Rev 5-14: Worship and Judgment

The chapters of these last 2 days of reading bring two words to mind.

1. Worship: There are several scenes of various worship services giving praise to God the Creator, the Lamb our Redeemer and the Sovereign Ruler of all. Angels worshipped, elders worshipped, a huge host of redeemed souls worshipped and creatures worshipped. Our own worship of God is not a trivial thing. It is a testimony of God and all He is, all He has done, is doing and will do. We worship with our lives in how we conduct ourselves; we worship with our voices, singing and speaking praises; we worship in the giving of gifts be they our talents, our resources, our time or our acts of charity (love) and service. Praise be to our God, the Almighty, Sovereign Lord! Praise be to the Savior of His creation! Glory to His Name.


2. Judgment: In contrast, we see the results of living in denial of God and His rightful place in our hearts and lives. Unspeakable suffering chases after those who rebel against the reality of God. Their hearts become hard and they are easily deceived into believing anything that appears to be great and wise and good - as long as it is not God! The suffering they endure causes them to become angry at God and all the more defiant. Admitting their errors and repentence is not even a thought. Their choice is fully realized in the judgment they will face. We see in these chapters only the beginning.

My response to these chapters is the same as Joshua's when he says "...choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." (Josh 24:15).

Here is a little of my worship of God the Creator....