God Is Worthy Of Our Praise

READ Revelation 5

The book of Revelation is best understood if you follow an outline given in Revelation 1:19, "Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter."  Past tense, things which John had seen; present tense, things which are; future tense, things which shall be hereafter.  The past tense portion of the book is found in chapter one, the present tense portion of the book is found in chapters two and three, while the future portion of the book begins in chapter four throughout the remainder of the book. Today's reading therefore speaks of future events unfolding both in heaven and upon the earth. Chapters four and five are heavenly scenes, while chapter six begins an earthly scene we call the Tribulation.  

Revelation 4:11, "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. 

Revelation 5:12, "...Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing." 

These two verses set the tone for the worship, the praise, and the adoration of the Father and of the Son in Heaven. Our God is worthy of everything we have to offer Him. Where are you in this spiritual endeavor? Are you praising God? Are you worshiping God? Do you adore God? 

So often we simply think of God when we are in trouble or have some great need. Today I pray our hearts will be drawn to our great God and that we will begin to praise Him always, that we will worship Him always, that we will adore Him always.  

May we live the verse found in Psalm 34:1, "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth."  The Father, the Son, and the Spirit are all worthy of our praise, our worship, and our adoration.

Your Friend and HIS,

Pastor Abbott

MEDITATIONS

1.  Would you agree that Heaven is filled with praise directed to the Father and the Son?

2.  According to Revelation 4:11 God is to be praised on the basis of His Creative work.  How can you give glory, and honor to God? Do you recognize His power in creation?

3.  According to Revelation 5:12 God is worthy to be praised on the basis of His redemptive work.  Do you praise God for your salvation? Explain.

4.  List three other truths about God that can be a point of emphasis in your praise to Him.