The Same Song

Not too long ago I downloaded Darlene Zscech’s last album, “Revealing Jesus.”  On that album is a beautiful worship song entitled, “Magnificent.”  Its words, melody, and overall tone have captured me to the point that I have probably played the song over 100 times in the last couple of months. For some reason, I just want to play the song over and over again.

Most of us know what it is like to play the same song over and over.  You’ve probably had that favorite song for which you kept on hitting the repeat button.  There have probably been those songs that, when they came on the radio, caused you to turn up the volume.  It seemed as if you would never get tired of the song.  Others around you may have been getting weary of hearing it, but for you the song always seemed fresh and new. 

The Bible shows us that one day we who are followers of Jesus Christ will be singing a song that will be put on “repeat.”  It will be a song of praise and worship. It will be a song filled with passion and emotion.  It will be a song of which we will never tire. Rather, we will play it, and sing it, over and over again.  Pieces of that song are found in the book of Revelation.

In Revelation 5:13 the Apostle John wrote, “Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb e praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!’” (NIV)  Later on in John’s vision they were singing, “Hallelujah! For our Lord God almighty reigns.  Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory!” (Revelation 19:6-7 – NIV) 

I don’t know what the melody of our eternal, heavenly song sounds like. And, we’ve probably been given but a few of the lyrics. But, I am sure that it will be the most beautiful song we have ever heard.  I am convinced that as we stand in the presence of God, we will be singing at the top of our lungs the most awesome of songs —or, maybe now and then stepping back in awe. It will surely be as song that we will want to hear over and over again as we give thanks to God for all he has done for us through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

Let me suggest that, until we reach that day, we learn what it means to sing songs of worship and praise to God. Let’s get in the habit now of lifting up our songs to the One who has loved us, saved us, and blessed us.  Maybe you’ll even find that one song that you’ll want to put on repeat!

Have a great day!

Pastor  Tim Harris


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