The Answer that forms the questions that leads to the Answer!

December 26, 2015

Worship: HOLY by Matt Gilman

Here we are, God, come before the throne of grace
Here we are, God, come before the mercy seat

I can see the lightning; I can feel the thunder
I can hear the voices proceeding from Your throne

Twenty-four elders bowing low, casting down their crowns of gold
And four living creatures crying out, day and night, night and day

Choruses:

Only one word comes to mind
There’s only one word to describe

Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty

There is no one like You
You are holy, holy

Lyrics: http://lyricstranslate.com/en/Matt-Gilman-HOLY-lyrics.html

Video:  https://youtu.be/5JGaAkW5Rpc

Witness:

It’s the day after Christmas. It’s raining outside. It has poured down so hard sometimes and my front walkway has at least 2- 3 inches of water in some places. I am weary (what’s new). I hoped to enjoy this season, but my lonely existence keeps nagging at me every waking hour. Praise God, I enjoyed the visit with my kids, but it was too short and her absence made the visit bittersweet.  As I write this God breaks through my melancholic thoughts and reminds me with the words of a Matt Gilman song, that I can look to Him for my help and consolation.

God, I look to You, I won't be overwhelmed
Give me vision to see things like You do
God, I look to You; You're where my help comes from
Give me wisdom; You know just what to do

I will love You Lord my strength
I will love you Lord my shield
I will love You Lord my rock
Forever all my days I will love You, God

Hallelujah our God reigns
Hallelujah our God reigns
Hallelujah our God reigns
Forever all my days Hallelujah
Lyrics taken from <a href="http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/jenn-johnson-lyrics/god-i-look-to-you-lyrics.html" rel="nofollow">this page</a>

A marvelous song reminding me that You God, are in control. It begins with a prayer for vision and wisdom, moves to praise, and then to worship.

It begins on the knees

And moves to the heights

Oh may this ever be

My glorious rite!

WORD:

Ps 24:1-6 24 The earth is the Lord 's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters . 3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord ? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob.                                                                            SELAH NIV

Ps 24:1-6 The King of Glory A Psalm of David. 24  The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, 2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3  Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? 4  He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false  and does not swear deceitfully. 5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.                                                                                                                                                                                                Selah ESV

I have moved on to the second portion as highlighted. The first two verses deal with the One who created and owns every thing and every being. You might say this Psalm is much like the game Jeopardy, for it begins with the answer followed by the question. The ultimate answer is found in verses 1-2. This forms the basis of the questions that follow. However, unlike Jeopardy, each question is followed by a specific answer as well, but the Sovereignty and ownership of God forms the foundation and backdrop to the questions and answers that follow.