All creation, join in praising
God, the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising
To th’eternal Three in One.
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
By: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 (1816)
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We conclude our journey this week beyond Christmas and the celebration of the birth of our Savior. Throughout the carol, we have repeated the refrain which offers the invitation to come and worship. It culminates here with the consummation of the ages and a look into our worship around the throne. Let’s tune our hearts.
All Creation Praising
Though we are going to end up around the throne, both at the end of the age and later in this post, that is not generally where my thoughts go first when I think of “all creation”. I love the world that God has put together to display His glory. I enjoy walks through it, marveling at His creativity. I am often thrilled at the colors of a sunrise or sunset, or a brilliant hillside in autumn.
What is your favorite vista in creation?
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1-2 ESV
The heavens themselves are an invitation to worship, but are not the object of that worship. They instead pour forth speech and knowledge of the handiwork of our God. Allow your last recollection of His glory in creation to inform your praise right now. Can’t recall it? Consider the image at the top.
What about invisible things?
The creation is not only made up of visible things like the heavens and the earth, but of many invisible things as well. The invitation to worship issues to them as well, because they, too, were created through him and for him.
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 1:16 ESV
What about things we just can not see yet?
And there are created things that are yet to come, at least as far as our perspective is concerned. We can not see them, for we are bound my time and they are eternal. Even these things are called to come and worship Christ.
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 ESV
Not just the created world, but all the creatures which teem upon it. What an incredible glimpse into the heavens Revelation 4-5 gives us! These words from John in his heavenly vision tell us all the creatures across all creation will be praising. They will lift their voices to Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb!
All these are invited to praise. Can you find yourself in that description? Have you determined that you will absolutely be among those who will offer praise to God now, and then? Commit to worship today! Then never stop!!
God, the Father, Spirit, Son
As we prepare to leave the Christmas season behind, we take a last look at one of the most often quoted prophecies regarding the first coming of Jesus.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 ESV
Here in this oft-quoted Christmas prophecy, we see different representations of our Triune God: Son, Counselor (Spirit), and Everlasting Father. God is Father, Spirit, Son, and we are invited to come and worship Him. The Father sent His Son, and the Spirit revealed Him to us. With that revelation came to opportunity to worship Christ the newborn King, who has become the Risen King and our Savior.
One day all creation will worship Him. The greatest treasure belongs to those who gladly choose to worship Him now. Will you offer your life in praise to our Triune God? Will you worship Father, Spirit, and Son? Come and worship!
Jesus, thank You for issuing the call to all creation to come and worship. I have heard that call and have gladly chosen to join with all those who worship You. In Jesus’ name. Amen!
Worshipful Tuning!
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Video 12.6 Transcript
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.
All creation, join in praising
God, the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising
To th’eternal Three in One.
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
The carol culminates with one great final call to worship issued to all creation. “Come and worship Christ, the newborn King!” As we turn the page to a New Year will you continue to issue that call even as you respond to it. Pray to see the Christ clearly in 2020.
And not only the Son, but the Father and Spirit as well. John 1:12 says “to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” The Spirit enables faith in Jesus which makes us the Father’s children. Thank Him for faith in His name.
As one year rounds into another we are mindful of the constant movement of time. Commit to worship God in the New Year and in every moment He gives you here, until you commence your eternal praise in your new home.
He was the newborn King. Then the risen King. He will be our returning King. He is ever our eternal King. Worship Him now. Worship Him then. Worship Him forevermore.
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.
Sing
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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Image Attributions
All creation – https://pixabay.com/illustrations/fantasy-artwork-digital-art-181304/
Throneroom Worship – https://www.pinterest.com/emc2csc3559/revelation-4-5-7-seals-opening-vision-gods-throne-/
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