Like The Sea

And I saw something like a sea of glass mixed with fire, and those who had been victorious over the beast and it’s image and the number of it’s name, standing on the sea of glass, holding harps of God. And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvellous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy; For all the nations will come and worship before You, For Your righteous acts have been revealed”.  Revelation 15:2-4 NASB

Wow! Absolutely beautiful imagining the singing! This song of victory is all about God’s redemptive plan for His creation being finally completed. Those who have accepted and learned God’s ways are invited to cooperate with Him in performing His deeds in their generation. They live with the fear of the Lord and for His glory. Their mission is to share God’s glory and gospel with the nations, knowing that one day all nations will be gathered before God’s throne. God’s redemptive acts in history are meant to call people and nations back to Him. They reveal God’s holiness and glory, and remind us that we are here for a moment – God is eternal.

Lord Jesus, teach us that we get to cooperate with You in Your deeds and bring glory to Your name. 

My friends, how hugely encouraging and comforting it is to know that God Himself personally goes before us. That absolutely nothing takes Him by surprise. That when we’re uncertain or confused He is consistently steady and near, ever aware of the specifics of our lives. When we are faced with unwelcome health issues, a closest friend moves away, when our job description extensively changes, and on days when tears sting our eyes more than once, we don’t have to allow anxiety to get the best of us, take those moments as a nudge from Holy Spirit to pray, talk to God, seek His presence while reading the Bible, how reassuring it is to know that the Lord is with us and for us, clearing the way ahead. He knows every turn and all the details ahead of us, and in His kindness and goodness He orchestrates the specifics that deeply concern our hearts.

Through each disappointment or setback, He never fails us or abandons us. Instead He gives us peace, calm and a fresh perspective, freely poured over us when we believe and acknowledge Jesus as our risen Saviour. 

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

Nothing in life remains constant and plans changing inevitably happens. Yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.  (Hebrews 13:8). 

He is the One our hearts get to lean on when the unexpected occurs. We never have to fret or yield to apprehension, because whatever each day holds, He is with us. His beautiful presence leading, calming, and reassuring us every step of the way.