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Podcast 32.1 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.
O worship the King all glorious above
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, you are very great!
You are clothed with splendor and majesty,
covering yourself with light as with a garment,
stretching out the heavens like a tent. Psalm 104:1-2 ESV
What a fantastic opening to this classic hymn! An admonition to bless the Lord complete with the reasons why. He is the glorious King over all. We look into the skies which tell of His glory and join them in declaring His splendor and majesty. Will you extend the call to worship today?
And gratefully sing His power and His love
I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High. Psalm 7:17 ESV
We sing praise to Him for His work in creation and the way that His work in re-creation brings together His power and His love. With grateful hearts we extol the Lord with our lips and with our lives for none is worthy of our worship but this King, our King! Gratefully sing!
Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days
“As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. Daniel 7:9 ESV
This is an incredible description of this King we worship. A throne of fiery flames inspires awe in my heart. How about you? This same One is our Shield and Defender which reveals He is not only concerned about His glory, but also our good. Do you long to see Him face-to-face?
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
may the Lord rejoice in his works,
who looks on the earth and it trembles,
who touches the mountains and they smoke! Psalms 104:31-32 ESV
A pavilion made by His glorious creation and praise rising up from all His creatures, what a magnificent picture. Lift your gaze today to the One whose glory will endure forever, and Who rejoices in His works, of which you are One. Marvel at His majesty and join the praise!
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.
O worship the King all glorious above
And gratefully sing His power and His love
Our Shield and Defender the Ancient of Days
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise
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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