What a joy it is to take a glimpse at John's Revelation of worship around the throne. We see God holding a book, rolled and sealed with seven seals. As the angel seeks someone qualified to open the seals, John weeps because no one is worthy.
Then the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ Himself, steps forward and takes the book. All the redeemed fall down and worship Him.
Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof: for thou was slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.
The worship service continues with outbursts of praise then ends with a loud Amen.
His Kingship was mocked while on earth, but in heaven He receives glory and honor.
The breaking of the seals will put in motion His coming to earth and establishing His Kingdom.
I'm going to be around the throne, singing and praising God with all the saints of the ages. I hope you will be there too.
Giving God His proper place in our hearts and lives is first making the effort to connect with Him. God should have a time slot in our daily schedule that is reserved for prayer and Bible reading.
God's proper place in our hearts is Lordship over our lives. We are not our own. God, as Master and Creator, made us who we are and what we are.
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am . . .
As our Master, God alone has the right to tell us what to do, because He bought us back from sin through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.
God owns everything: the universe, the heavens, the earth and every human being. He deserves, expects, and demands our honor, reverence, and obedience.
The stability of the believer comes from faith in the Word of God, knowledge of the Word, and the ability to use the Word in the practical decisions of life.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.
Growing in grace is a constant experience of development, experiencing trials and even suffering. It's not easy to grow in grace and stability because anyone can drift out of dedication and growth.
The challenge is to grow in grace and knowledge in such a way that there is a balance between worship and service, faith and works.
Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me thine heart and let thine eyes observe my ways.
God wants our hearts because He loves us and wants us to love Him and know Him. Our riches, our strengths, our wisdom, our greatness or power mean nothing to Him. He simply wants our hearts so he can mold us in His image.
Why would anybody refuse the request of the great omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent God.
To serve God without giving the heart is fraud. To give wealth without giving the heart is abomination. To pray without giving the heart is mockery. To sing of Him without giving the heart is as a sounding brass and tinkling cymbal. To work for Him without giving the heart is insult. To preach without giving the heart is hypocrisy.
Psalm 139:23,24 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
