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Podcast 43.2 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.
‘Tis mystery all th’Immortal dies
Who can explore His strange design
But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 ESV
There can be no mistaking the design of our redemption is strange. The Scripture makes it equally clear it was God’s design to crucify His Son for our sins. It was true eternally, but we must embrace it today.
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine
When the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38:7 ESV
Since the foundations of the earth were laid, the angels have been singing the praises of God. Still not even they could find an adequate expression to capture the love of God on display through His sacrifice. Will you join their song today?
‘Tis mercy all let earth adore
But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk 2:20 ESV
The writer implores the earth to adore, but the Scripture instructs silence. Are these mutually exclusive? We often acquaint noise with adoration, but can quiet also characterize it? Of course. Maybe even a more profound sense of it. With the angels, let all the earth adore.
Let angel minds inquire no more
It was revealed to them…in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you…things into which angels long to look. 1 Peter 1:12 ESV
The good news preached to us, things into which angels long to look. Even angels who have circled the through eternally marvel at this divine mystery of God’s redemption made available to us through the sacrifice of His Son. Certainly we should as well.
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
‘Tis mystery all th’Immortal dies
Who can explore His strange design
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine
‘Tis mercy all let earth adore
Let angel minds inquire no more
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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