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Jesus Christ is Lord, and the Fairest, of All

Glory and honor praise adoration

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine

Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662

Listen to this simple version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we conclude our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s think about this.

Every Knee Will Bow

Jesus is the the fairest of all. By far. He has no equal. Not even anyone in His league.

Accordingly, He alone is worthy of all worship. How are you acknowledging Him for who He is? Are you humbling your life before Him every day? Or are you waiting for the day when every knee will bow?

That day is coming. Get ready for it by bowing before Him today. And every day.

Glory and honor praise adoration

To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:25 ESV

Because He has become our Savior, He is worthy of all the praise we could ever bring. Jesus deserves glory and honor, praise and adoration, majesty, dominion, and authority. He has the name that is above every name and one day every knee will bow before Him.

Are you driven to offer praise to Jesus? The glory that is due His name and no other? Do you sing His praise? Do you live for His glory? Do you pray and give to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven? Do you long to stand in His presence and praise Him?

RESONATE!
Take a few moments think about how worthy Jesus is of your worship. There is truly no one like Him. Make this your simple prayer “Spirit, consume my life with a passion to praise Jesus.” 

Every Tongue Will Confess

Now and forevermore be Thine

How about your tongue? Do you use it every day for the glory of Jesus, or for your own glory? He is worthy of your worship now, as much as He will be worthy forevermore.

Now and forevermore be Thine

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV

There will come a time when every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Those who know Him will exalt Him accordingly for all eternity. We will never cease to praise Him because He will never cease to be the same. Get your praise started today if you have not already done so.

Praising Jesus forever sounds great. But remember, forever includes today, right now. Are you waiting to praise Jesus? Though we long to be in His presence praising Him forever, forever starts right now. Do not wait for forever to begin. Start praising Jesus today.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about how you use your tongue. Do you use it to praise Him every day? If you are looking forward to spending eternity doing it, maybe you should start practicing that now. Give Jesus praise by praying a simple prayer like this, “Jesus, help me praise you today and every day.“

Jesus, thank You for being Lord of all and for revealing that to me. I long to be in Your presence eternally, but want to practice my praise every day. Help me Lord. In Jesus name. Amen.

Conscientious Thinking!

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Podcast 50.4 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 1 Timothy 1:15 ESV

Here we see the quality above all others that makes Jesus the fairest. He is never more beautiful to us than when we see Him as our Savior. But He is not only our Savior, He is the Savior of the world, of people like us, and not like us, though we are all the same in needing a Savior.

Son of God and Son of Man

Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:6-7 ESV 

Here are the credentials that allow Him to serve as our Savior. He is fully God, and so has untold power. He is fully man, able to identify with our every weakness. He brings that power and weakness together by becoming our Savior. There is no one more fair.

Glory and honor praise adoration

To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:25 ESV

Because He has become our savior, He is worthy of all the praise we could ever bring. Jesus deserves glory and honor, praise and adoration, majesty, dominion, and authority. He has the name that is above every name and one day every knee will bow before Him.

Now and forevermore be Thine

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8 ESV

There will come a time when every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Those who know Him will exalt Him accordingly for all eternity. We will never cease to praise Him because He will never cease to be the same. Get your praise started today if you have not already done so.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more, with the refrain.

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time,
Be Resonant.

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Our Beautiful Lord and Savior

Beautiful Savior Lord of all the nations

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine

Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662

Listen to this simple version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

Below is video content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we conclude our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s tune our hearts.

Seeing Him Clearly

When we see Jesus for who He truly is, His unmatched beauty becomes very clear. When we see ourselves clearly and then contrast that with who He is, His beauty only intensifies. He is our Savior and Lord of all.

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations

The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 1 Timothy 1:15 ESV

Here we see the quality above all others that makes Jesus the fairest. He is never more beautiful to us than when we see Him as our Savior. But He is not only our Savior, He is the Savior of the world, of people like us, and not like us, though we are all the same in needing a Savior.

What makes Jesus beautiful to you? Is it something He’s done for you or is it simply something He is? Granted, these two things can be the same, but which one truly drives your affection? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the true beauty of Jesus Christ.

 

RESONATE! 
Take a few moments and think about the beauty of Jesus.What makes Him objectively beautiful to you? Make this your simple prayer “Holy Spirit, reveal to me the true beauty of Jesus Christ” 

For Who He Truly Is

Son of God and Son of Man

Jesus humbled Himself to do the will of His Father. He was the Son of God yet became one of us so that He could offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. One of the times this was most clearly on display was when He was baptized.

The voice of the Father came from heaven declaring Jesus was His Son. He was also fully man and lived a life that is an example to us of humble obedience to the Father. Even His baptism was an example for us to follow.

Son of God and Son of Man

Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:6-7 ESV 

Here are the credentials that allow Him to serve as our Savior. He is fully God, and so has untold power. He is fully man, able to identify with our every weakness. He brings that power and weakness together by becoming our Savior. There is no one more fair.

Do you believe both of these things are true of Jesus? He is the Son of God and He is the Son of Man. Both of these things are essential for Him to have become our savior. You must believe both are true. If you do not, then you did not know Jesus as scripture reveals Him.

RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about Jesus Divinity and humanity. Do you find either hard to believe? Pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, I believe You are Son of God and Son of Man.“  

Jesus, thank You for being fully God and fully man. Thank you for being the Savior and Lord of the Nations. There is no one like You. In Jesus’ name. 

Honest Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

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Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine

What makes Jesus beautiful to you? Is it something He’s done for you or is it simply something He is? Granted, these two things can be the same, but which one truly drives your affection? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the true beauty of Jesus Christ.

Holy Spirit, reveal to me the true beauty of Jesus Christ

Do you believe both of these things are true of Jesus? He is the Son of God and He is the Son of Man. Both of these things are essential for Him to have become our savior. You must believe both are true. If you do not, then you did not know Jesus as scripture reveals Him.

Jesus, I believe You are Son of God and Son of Man.

Are you driven to offer praise to Jesus? The glory that is due His name and no other? Do you sing His praise? Do you live for His glory? Do you pray and give to see His kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven? Do you long to stand in His presence and praise Him?

Spirit, consume my life with a passion to praise Jesus.

Praising Jesus forever sounds great. But remember, forever includes today, right now. Are you waiting to praise Jesus? Though we long to be in His presence praising Him forever, forever starts right now. Do not wait for forever to begin. Start praising Jesus today.

Jesus, help me praise you today and every day.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations
Son of God and Son of Man
Glory and honor praise adoration
Now and forevermore be Thine

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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Jesus Shines at Shining

Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662

Listen to this simple version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s think about this.

Jesus Shines

We keep coming back to Jesus in the second half of each of these stanzas. That is a great habit to develop whether you are writing a hymn or going through your normal, daily living. We need to develop the practice of coming back to Jesus.

Why? Because doing so reorients our thinking.

The sun and moon are fair. Without any context, simply looking up into the heavens can lead our thinking to bad places. Coming back to Jesus reminds us that even though the heavenly bodies are awe-inspiring, they are not worthy of our worship. Only Jesus is.

Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV

But Jesus shines a light that is brighter and purer than those heavenly orbs. He is light in the spiritual realm as well as the physical. He gives us light to walk and live. Are you looking to the light that only Jesus can provide, or have you been looking elsewhere?

Jesus is brighter and fairer than the sun, moon, and a million stars combined. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all that is fair in every possible sense of the word.  He shines at shining in that He gives out light, and also is brilliant and excellent at doing so.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments think about Jesus brightness and purity. There is truly no one like Him. Make this your simple prayer “Jesus, thank You for shining like no other.” 

All the Angels?

Than all the angels heaven can boast

Yes. All the angels. How many angels are we talking about here exactly? 10,000 times 10,000? Even an infinite number of angels can not outshine Jesus.

Than all the angels heav’n can boast

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Hebrews 1:3 ESV

And here are his credentials. As if His reflection of the Father were not enough, He sealed His case for fairest with His finished work on the cross and His ascension into the heavenly, angelic realm.

In scripture, people are generally terrified of angels partly because they likely have a radiance that is other-worldly. How much more might that be the case of the One who is the Source even of their fairness? All the angels combined do not shine as pure as the King of Heaven.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about the angels of heaven. The different references in Scripture are clearly meant to indicate an innumerable number. Whatever that number may be, give Jesus praise by praying a simple prayer like this, “Jesus, thank You for shining brighter than the angels.“

Jesus, thank You for shining brighter and purer than all the angels heaven can boast. Help me to think about that often when I gaze into the sky. In Jesus name. Amen.

Radiant Thinking!

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Podcast 50.3 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight

…God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night— Genesis 1:16 ESV

God set the sun and the moon in place to rule the day and the night. They are marvelous to behold, very different in nature, and serve as incredible blessings to us who live on the earth. Fair is also very light in color or pigmentation, and they are variations of that as well.

And all the twinkling starry host

…and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:14-18 ESV

The stars are also fair. They are a part of the light that God has put in the sky to separate the light from the darkness. How kind of our Lord to give us a measure of light even in the dark.

Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV

But Jesus shines a light that is brighter and purer than those heavenly orbs. He is light in the spiritual realm as well as the physical. He gives us light to walk and live. Are you looking to the light that only Jesus can provide, or have you been looking elsewhere?

Than all the angels heav’n can boast

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, Having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. Hebrews 1:3 ESV

And here are his credentials. As if His reflection of the Father were not enough, He sealed His case for fairest with His finished work on the cross and His ascension into the heavenly, angelic realm.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more.

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time, Be Resonant.

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Fairness In the Far Reaches of the Heavens

Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662

Listen to this simple version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the video below.

Below is video content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Please enjoy this video and the transcript below.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s tune our hearts.

Looking Up

God has graciously given us so many examples and expressions of Jesus’ fairness. All of them fall short of Him, but each in it’s own way point us to Him just the same. This week we are looking up to further develop our perspective of how fair Jesus is.

Look up. Well, go outside and look up. No matter what source of light you can spy in the expanse above reflect on the fact that it is beacon pointing you to a still fairer Source. First, we consider sun and moon.

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight

…God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night— Genesis 1:16 ESV

God set the sun and the moon in place to rule the day and the night. They are marvelous to behold, very different in nature, and serve as incredible blessings to us who live on the earth. Fair is also very light in color or pigmentation, and they are variations of that as well.

The bright warmth of the sun and the gentle coolness of the moon are stark contrasts. The moon is paler, thus its distinction as “fairer”. One is a reflection of the other, having no light of its own. What a beautiful picture of our relationship to Jesus. We simply reflect His light.

RESONATE! 
Take a few moments and think about the fairness of the two great heavenly orbs. Better yet, actually go outside and marvel at their beauty. Now thank God for being the true Source of all that brightness. Make this your simple prayer “Jesus, thank You for being our Source of fairness.” 

Even Into the Darkness

And all the twinkling starry host

There is light even in the dark. Have you ever gotten away from the ambient light of the city on a night when the moon was waning to nothing? The stars really put on a  show in that setting. If you have never experienced that, make a point of it. You will be glad you did.

We learn a lesson in those moments that even in the darkness God still gives us light. The twinkling host of heaven from millions of miles away give a hint of the fairness of the One who made them. May we endeavor to do at least the same when we find ourselves in deep darkness.

And all the twinkling starry host

…and the stars. And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:14-18 ESV

The stars are also fair. They are a part of the light that God has put in the sky to separate the light from the darkness. How kind of our Lord to give us a measure of light even in the dark.

From reflection to refraction, stars appear to twinkle because of the redirection of the light waves as it enters our atmosphere. The waves of light are affected by wind and different temperatures and densities. Atmospheric circumstances affect our refraction as well.

RESONATE
Take a few moments and think about twinkling. Do you twinkle? I hope so. Pray this simple prayer, “Father, help me refract the fairness of Jesus.“  

Jesus, thank You for Your fairness reflected and refracted in the heavens above and beyond this earthly plane. Their light penetrates our atmosphere and remind us that so does Yours. Help us become more aware of it every day. In Jesus’ name. 

Reflected Tuning!

Keep coming back, and we will work to help you remove the things that may hinder your longing for His return by cultivating an awareness of God’s presence. We will help you tune your heart to live out your worship by providing resources like this to help you acknowledge the greatness of God as you become more Resonant, 7 days a week.

Like what you’re finding here?  Fill out the form to the right to get an email with each fresh post and updates of new tools to help you be Resonant.

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Welcome to Tuesday Tunings at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s tune our hearts.

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

The bright warmth of the sun and the gentle coolness of the moon are stark contrasts. The moon is paler, thus its distinction as “fairer”. One is a reflection of the other, having no light of its own. What a beautiful picture of our relationship to Jesus. We simply reflect His light.

Jesus, thank You for being our Source of fairness

From reflection to refraction, stars appear to twinkle because of the redirection of the light waves as it enters our atmosphere. The waves of light are affected by wind and different temperatures and densities. Atmospheric circumstances affect our refraction as well.

Father, help me refract the fairness of Jesus.

Jesus is brighter and fairer than the sun, moon, and a million stars combined. He is the Creator and Sustainer of all that is fair in every possible sense of the word.  He shines at shining in that He gives out light, and also is brilliant and excellent at doing so.

Jesus, thank You for shining like no other.

In scripture, people are generally terrified of angels partly because they likely have a radiance that is other-worldly. How much more might that be the case of the One who is the Source even of their fairness? All the angels combined do not shine as pure as the King of Heaven.

Jesus, thank You for shining brighter than the angels.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has surfaced in your heart, or just listen to what He is saying to you, then we will sing once more.

Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight
And all the twinkling starry host
Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer
Than all the angels heav’n can boast

Take the awareness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time,Be Resonant.

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Jesus Holds Everything Together

Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer

Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring
Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer
Who makes the woeful heart to sing

Fairest Lord Jesus 1662
By: Anonymous 1662

Listen to this simple version of this hymn as you prepare to ponder the lyrics. Please make certain to enjoy the podcast below.

Here is podcast content always available as part of an extensive archive of resources. We have lots of tools and options designed to help you be Resonant!  Check them out today and please consider becoming a Subscriber to support our mission of providing these tools to everyone with access to the internet!!

Everyone enjoy this podcast and transcript below!  It features meditative music and moments to contemplate the Scriptures and reflections shared.

Transcript may be found below, at the end of the blog.

As we continue our journey through this worshipful hymn ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to see Jesus clearly. Marvel at the majesty of our Savior. Let’s think about this.

Nothing Like Jesus

Was Jesus created? No.

What did He create? Everything.

On Tuesday we focused on a few aspects of creation. We considered our response to them. When we are filled with awe we must be careful not to worship the creation, but the Creator. If you ever catch yourself wondering who He is, remember He is Jesus.

Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:15-16 ESV

Beautiful as they are, the created things are simply trying to reflect the glory of the Uncreated One, the One who visualizes the invisible God. He made them all, so obviously He is more grand than they, more fair, more pure than everything visible and invisible. Nothing compares to Jesus.          

There’s the majesty of creation. Then there’s Jesus. Nothing and no one even comparing to His beauty. Pointing to it but not becoming it. Revealing it without fully representing it. Everything some lesser version of all that He is, and yet never as untainted as Him. Jesus. No rival. No equal.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

RESONATE!
Take a few moments think about Jesus work in creation. Then praise Him for being even more fair and pure than the best of it. Make this your simple prayer “Jesus, thank You for being so fair and pure.” 

Who Holds Us Together

Who makes the woeful heart to sing

Ever feel like things are falling apart? Maybe you said something you later wished you had not. Things at work seem to be slowly unraveling, and you are not sure if the problem is you or someone else. You failed to do something you had promised you would do, and they just will not let you make amends.

Whatever the circumstance, we have all been there wondering how things are going to turn out in the end. Sometimes the circumstances in front of us do unravel, but even then we do not have to. Why?

Because He holds us together, even though we are as guilty as the ones who held the hammer and nails which crucified Jesus. Of course, we were not there when that happened, but we are no less guilty than they. If any circumstance feels us with remorse, this is it.

Who makes the woeful heart to sing

And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 ESV

All things hold together, in Him. The heavens and the earth. Thrones, rulers and authorities. All things. You. And me. Physically, emotionally, relationally…held together. We rejoice in His beauty, revealed in creation and our lives, but we rejoice even more for how He holds together.

His beauty is not just to be observed. It instructs. It reminds us there is wholeness and wholesomeness. It shows us that even when things are broken they can be beautiful again. Seasons change and so do our lives. There is hope in the beauty of Jesus.

RESONATE!
Take a few moments and think about the fact that Jesus holds all things together. That is the single greatest reason why we an sing, even in the midst of suffering. Be ready to sing even in times of woe by praying a simple prayer like this, “Jesus, Your beauty points to what can be.“

Jesus, thank You for giving me a reason to sing, and enabling me to do so. I have continued to sing when my heart was filled with woe because You were still worthy, and You held me together. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Podcast 50.2 Transcript

Welcome to Thursday Thoughts at Resonant 7, where we reflect on the reality of God and resolve to let it resound in our lives, repeatedly. Let’s think about this.

Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands

“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12 ESV

God reveals His glory in creation. He reveals His glory in Jesus. Have you taken a walk through a meadow or a woodland lately? The beauty can be overwhelming, but be certain to let it lead you to praise the One who made it. We do not worship the creation, but the Creator.

Robed in the blooming garb of spring

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. Isaiah 35:1-2a ESV

A desert rejoicing and blossoming like a crocus. That sounds like such a beautiful, remarkable thing. The stark and barren land replaced with joy and a garment of flowers.That kind of transformation is something worth noticing. Meadows and woodlands alike revealing God.

Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. Colossians 1:15-16 ESV

Beautiful as they are, they are simply trying to reflect the glory of the Uncreated One, the One who visualizes the invisible God. He made them all, so obviously He is more grand than they, more fair, more pure than everything visible and invisible. Nothing compares to Jesus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Who makes the woeful heart to sing

And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 ESV

All things hold together, in Him. The heavens and the earth. Thrones, rulers and authorities. All things. You. And me. Physically, emotionally, relationally…held together. We rejoice in His beauty, revealed in creation and our lives, but we rejoice even more for how He holds together.

Take a few moments to talk to Jesus about what has come to your mind, or listen to what He is saying to you, then I will read our text once more.

Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands
Robed in the blooming garb of spring
Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer
Who makes the woeful heart to sing

Take the mindfulness of God’s presence cultivated in these last few minutes into the next ones and beyond.  Until next time,
Be Resonant.

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