Friday, September 16, 2016

Psalm 96

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
    let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
12 Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them;
    let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
13 Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes,
    he comes to judge the earth. vv.11-13


Read chapter 96
When I first read this chapter I thought of the Chronicles of Narnia where the trees sing and other things of the earth rejoice.  I'd like to think that it comes true that when the Lord returns creation does sing and dance before the Lord as portrayed in the movie.  Everything above and below the heavens will be glad at the Lord's return, not just some but everything.  Today it's definitely not the topic of conversations to discuss the Lord and holiness or at least not a conversation that everyone is always excited to talk about, but when the Lord returns to rule the earth, holiness will always be the topic of conversation, like the number one interest of conversation.  If we really understood "the splendor of His holiness" (v.9), we would want to talk about it all the time with others and in rejoicing of Him always.  With all creation rejoicing at the Lord's return no longer will the sea swallow mariners and ships, no longer will the fields that men work be toil and hardship.  All of creation is in chorus together for the Lord comes to judge the earth.  This judgement is not a dreadful thing but a desire and a joy.  
Let us join the orchestra of the earth in praise to God's returning soon!

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