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Podcast 16.3 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.
Crown Him the Lord of love! Behold His hands and side—
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” John 20:27 ESV
When Jesus appeared to His disciples following His resurrection, He obviously still had the crucifixion wounds. Thomas was not there, so He did not believe. When Jesus appeared again He offered Thomas the opportunity to believe. Give Him thanks for the grace to believe.
Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified.
And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain…Revelation 5:6a ESV
The Lamb of God is described as appearing as though it had been slain. Though it is not clear why, obviously something about His appearance evokes this description leading us to believe His wounds are still visible. Praise Him for bearing the wounds that brought you life.
No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight,
I heard…the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain…” Revelation 5:11-12a ESV
The angels looked upon His form and declared the Lamb to be worthy. They who had circled the throne from eternity past were compelled to declare the worth of the One slain for the sins of the world. Are you quick to join them in praising Jesus? Be certain to do so somehow today.
But downward bends His wond’ring eye At mysteries so bright.
Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Isaiah 6:2 ESV
Though they acknowledge His worth, they can not look directly at Him, so marvelous is the bright mystery of His countenance. Does the thought of it fill you with wonder? Take a few moments and consider what leaves the angels looking down, and ask Jesus to fill you with wonder.
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.
Crown Him the Lord of love!
Behold His hands and side—
Rich wounds, yet visible above,
In beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
But downward bends His wond’ring eye
At mysteries so bright.
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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