Watchword for the Month
“and sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.” – Revelation 15:3
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet you in the wonderful name of Jesus.
Revelation 15:3 is about the song of Moses that the Israelites sang after God delivered them from bondage by the Egyptians.
Moses and his people sang a song of praise to the Lord (Exodus 15:1-2). We as Moravians are very fond of our rich heritage of music conducted by our forefathers. We also love to praise God through our choirs, brass bands by way of worshipping, especially at our various services and festivals.
The judgement awaiting the worlds people when Jesus will returns at his second coming.
(Ill. Even as Heaven prepares to unleash judgment upon the earth, there is rejoicing in Heaven. I praise the Lord that there is a land that is free from the cares, sins and sufferings of this world. Every time we are privileged to look into Heaven, we see the same thing. We see the saints of God rejoicing in the presence of their Redeemer. This vision is no different.)
A. v. 2a The Setting of This Jubilation – These saints are standing on a “sea of glass” “mingled with fire”. This glassy sea speaks of God’s judgment as being firm and fixed. On this earth, there is nothing more constantly changing than the ocean. The sea is never still and it is never the same. This sea is solid and unmoving! Judgment is fixed and it cannot be altered! It is “mingled with fire” to remind us that God is a God of wrath who is in the process of judging this world.
B. For the lost sinner, this sea reminds us that it has become too late for repentance. Judgment is set and fixed. Man has reached his limit and God is about to pour out His wrath on a lost ad sinful world. What a horror awaits the “unfaithful and unbelievers”!
B. v. 2b The Source of This Jubilation – These Heaven dwellers are rejoicing, and with good reason! These are the Tribulation saints that we read in Rev. 7:9-17. These are people who heard the Gospel when it was preached during the Tribulation. They heard the call of God and they repented of their sins and they were saved. Many of them were called upon to give their lives for Jesus. This they did, dying horrible deaths at the hand of the Antichrist. Now, they are home in Heaven, safe, secure and saved. And they rejoice in the victory they have been given. While those who dwell on the earth writhe under the lashes of God’s whip of wrath, these saints of God stand
perfect and saved in the presence of God and they praise Him for His grace in salvation! (Ill. Just a reminder: Heaven will be a place of praise and glory to the Lord! I look forward to being in a place where praise is welcomed and encouraged. I look forward to having a body that can offer unhindered praise to our worthy Savior!)
C. v. 3-4 The Song of This Jubilation – These Tribulation saints lifts their voices in song to praise the God Who redeemed their souls. We are told that they sing two songs. They sing the “song of Moses” and they sing “song of the Lamb.” The Song of Moses is found in Ex. 15. It is the first song in the Bible. The Song of the Lamb is the last song recorded in the Bible. The Song of Moses was sung by the children of Israel when they had been delivered from Egypt and Pharaoh. The Song of the Lamb is sung by the saints of God when they are delivered from Antichrist. The Song of Moses was sung by the Red Sea. The Song of the Lamb is sung on the glassy sea. The Song of Moses was to praise God for bringing His people out. The Song of the Lamb is sung to praise God for bring His people in.
Both songs are songs of redemption and praise for the God Who excels in delivering His people from sin and sinners. Let’s take a moment to examine this song.
1. v. 3 them sing of His Works – They sing of the God Who works in power and moves in glory.
2. v. 3 they sing Of His Ways –They sing of the God whose ways are always right and just.
3. v. 4 The Sing of His Wonder – They exalt His greatness and magnify the God who alone is worthy to be praised!
4. v. 4 they Sing Of His Worship – They sing of the God who is worthy to receive and will receive the worship of all mankind.
5. v. 4 they sing Of His Wrath – They sing of the God who alone is worthy to judge sin and sinners because He alone is holy and just.
These saints have been through a terrible time, but they found God to be a faithful God. He saved them. He kept them. He carried them home to glory. And, they stand in His presence and lift their voices in song to the God of their salvation.
(Ill. Just as surely as Heaven will be a place of praise, it will be a place filled with singing. I like “good” singing here. It really can set the mood for the service. But, in Heaven, our songs of praise will be lifted to a new level. We will sing in perfect pitch and harmony and we will sing songs of praise to the God Who saved us from our sins and from His wrath!)
Our present day context
We proclaim ourselves as Christians, but do we serve God as we should? Do we love God above all else? Do we believe in His word? Do we live our lives to please God? IN conclusion: Dear Brothers and Sisters, God wants us (His followers) to live godly lives, to revere Him , to praise Him, glorify His holiness and to worship only Him as our Saviour and redeemer because we serve an awesome, but also a jealous God.
If we stay true and obedient to Him, we all will sing the song of joy in heaven.
Amen.
Br A. Adams