READING: Job 31-33, Psalm 102, Revelation 19
The word “Hallelujah” (which means, “Praise the Lord”) occurs four times in the New Testament—and all the occurrences are in Revelation 19. There is so much to praise the Lord for in this chapter! God has brought judgment on His enemies and avenged the shed blood of His people. He has fully carried out justice. He sits on the throne, and all His people—both small and great—praise Him. He who reigns shares fellowship with His followers in the marriage supper of the lamb. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, the one in a blood-stained robe riding into battle as He defeats the beast and his forces.
I read all these truths, and I can only wonder why we would not praise Him. Nevertheless, many of us praise Him far too little. Yes, we give Him praise when He answers a prayer in a mighty way—but we too seldom praise Him just for who He is. We rejoice in His gifts but fail to bask in His presence. Given that we will praise Him forever, it would be good for us today to learn to fall before Him in heartfelt, deeply committed worship each day.
PRAYER: “I praise You, Lord, just for who You are.”
TOMORROW’S READING: Job 34-36, Revelation 20