We
are called to "worship God" (Revelation 19:10). Our worship is to be
with reverence and joy. "Be still: "This is the call for reverence
(Nehemiah 8:11). Alongside this reverence, there is to be joy: "The joy
of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). We are to "rejoice" in
the Lord (Revelation 18:20). This joy is not a superficial emotion. It
is accompanied by the reverence which comes from taking seriously the
"woe" that is pronounced on the "great city" that lives for this world
only (Revelation 18:19). Joyful worship arises from "a great multitude
in heaven" (Revelation 19:1). Four times, in Revelation 19, we read,
"Hallelujah!" (Revelation 19:1,3,4,6). "Hallelujah" means 'Praise the
Lord.' Our praise is to be characterized by joy: "Let us rejoice and be
glad and give Him glory!" (Revelation 19:7). This joy is grounded in an
awe-inspiring face: "Our Lord God Almighty reigns" (Revelation 19:6).
"Praise the Lord": These are the first words and the message of Psalm
148. The 'choir' which praises the Lord is truly astonishing (Psalm
148:1-4). Our song of praise participates in the song of praise which
arises from God's whole creation. This inspires us to worship Him, more
truly and more fully.
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