Each
of these living beings had six wings, and their wings were covered all over
with eyes, inside and out. Day after day and night after night they keep on
saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—the one who
always was, who is, and who is still to come." Whenever the living beings
give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne (the one who
lives forever and ever), the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one
sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever). And they lay their
crowns before the throne and say, "You are worthy, O Lord our God, to
receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist
because you created what you pleased." Revelation 4:8-11 NLT
Holy, Holy,
Holy. That is one of the first songs I learned in Children’s Choir at church
when I was in the fourth grade. I can still sing the alto part without music
for at least part of it. I think that will be one of the songs we sing to God
to glorify Him in heaven. God is holy, absolutely pure and untainted. We won’t
even be able to come into His presence if we have any sin in us…that is why
Jesus came—to purify us with His sacrificial blood. Heaven is going to be an
exciting place—with people from all over the world joined together around the
glistening throne of God—singing praises to this uniquely holy God. Who will not fear you, Lord, and glorify
your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before
you, for your righteous deeds have been revealed. Revelation 15:4 NLT. Do
you fear…or respect the holy Lord God? Why or why not?
RSVP: Jesus is
giving you an invitation today to know His Heavenly Father more fully as the
Holy One—the living God. The one who was, who is, and who is to come. How will
you respond to Him today? Will you read your Bible seeking wisdom, pray and
open your heart to our holy God?
Prayer~ Jesus,
just as You taught Your disciples, I pray… Father, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom
come soon. Luke 11:2 NLT. You are holy, but entirely approachable. Thank you,
Jesus, for teaching us about holiness—and for being our ultimate example.
© 2014 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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