A
daily, Bible-based perspective of hope, encouragement and
exhortation.
Friday,
June 4,
2021
We shared this photo of a huge mural in one of
our company offices several weeks ago but today we want
to consider the glorious truth that "The Lion of the tribe of
Judah, the Root of David, has conquered"
(Revelation 5:5).
"The
Lion Of Judah Has Conquered!"
Listen
to this message on your audio player.
"And
I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice,
'Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its
seals?'" (Revelation 5:2). "Weep no more; behold, the
Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has
conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its
seven seals" (Revelation 5:5).
For
several years we have enjoyed a song titled "Is He
Worthy?". We first heard it when Brooksyne was
learning it in the choir and she excitedly told me
"Just wait till you hear this new song we are working
on!"
It's
a very moving song that uses an interesting format
with a soloist asking a series of questions followed
by a response from the choir and congregation. (A link
to a video is included below. Listening to the song
will enhance the message we share today.)
It
begins:
Do
you feel the world is broken? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen? (We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't stop the light from getting through? (We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (We do)
Many
of us sense an increasing brokenness in the world and
may feel the shadows deepen. We experience the broken
world in different ways. As we gather with other
believers we may have numerous burdens we are bearing.
Some are personal, others common to all. At times the
shadows really do seem to deepen. In our ministry we
consider many we know who have heavy burdens today and
have lifted them in prayer this morning.
But
the song uses the same format to call us to
remembrance:
Is
the glory of the Lord to be the light within our
midst? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this? (It is)
One good reason we attend church and gather with other believers is to be taught and reminded of God's timeless truths. The focus later in life, for those who have walked with the Lord over the years, is more often being reminded of that which we've already learned rather than hearing it for the first time. In 2 Peter 1:12, Peter wrote, "Therefore I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you."
But of course even children and young people need reminded. Reminding is a perpetual necessary form of ministry for all ages, presented by sermon, testimony or song.
The
song concludes with an allusion to Revelation 5:2 to a
heavenly dilemma, "Who is worthy to open the book
and to break its seals?"
The initial assessment was "And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it" (v.3). which prompted despair, "and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it" (v.4).
Sometimes we are at our own point of despair concerning the burdens we bear; we just can't see a way out, let alone the bigger picture.
We regularly need to be reminded of the truth in the verse that follows, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that He can open the scroll and its seven seals" (v.5).
The song concludes,
Today we want to remind you of this victorious truth; the Lion of Judah who conquered the grave is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave. He is truly worthy!
The initial assessment was "And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it" (v.3). which prompted despair, "and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it" (v.4).
Sometimes we are at our own point of despair concerning the burdens we bear; we just can't see a way out, let alone the bigger picture.
We regularly need to be reminded of the truth in the verse that follows, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that He can open the scroll and its seven seals" (v.5).
The song concludes,
Is
anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
HE IS!
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
HE IS!
Today we want to remind you of this victorious truth; the Lion of Judah who conquered the grave is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave. He is truly worthy!
Be
encouraged today, (Hebrews 3:13)
Stephen
& Brooksyne Weber
Daily
prayer: Father,
it is good to be reminded of many truths that
Your word has taught us and experience has
shown us over the years, including the words
of the apostle John who gives us a glimpse of
worship in heaven, when it was revealed to him
that the Lion of the tribe of Judah, of the
Root of David, was found worthy to open the
scroll and its seven seals. When no one in
heaven or earth could open the scroll or look
into it Jesus was declared worthy to do so; He
is worthy of all praise, glory, honor and
thanksgiving! Not only is there worship in
heaven at such glorious news, but we worship
here below to know that we serve a victorious
risen Savior who has conquered sin, death and
the grave securing an eternal home for us in
heaven. Amen.
Daily
prayer: Father,
it is good to be reminded of many truths that
Your word has taught us and experience has
shown us over the years, including the words
of the apostle John who gives us a glimpse of
worship in heaven, when it was revealed to him
that the Lion of the tribe of Judah, of the
Root of David, was found worthy to open the
scroll and its seven seals. When no one in
heaven or earth could open the scroll or look
into it Jesus was declared worthy to do so; He
is worthy of all praise, glory, honor and
thanksgiving! Not only is there worship in
heaven at such glorious news, but we worship
here below to know that we serve a victorious
risen Savior who has conquered sin, death and
the grave securing an eternal home for us in
heaven. Amen.Today's
Suggested Music and Supplemental
Resources
"Is He Worthy?" Video Andrew Peterson
Brooksyne's Note: I was driving Ester to the dentist on Monday morning when "Is He Worthy" began to play on WDAC, our local Christian radio station. It gets lots of air play and I've sung it several times with the choir so I was a little surprised that tears suddenly filled my eyes as Andrew Peterson sung the very first question, "Do you feel the world is broken"? I joined in with the singers' response, "We do" and with every other response to the loaded questions that describe the day in which we live. But when Peterson got to the question, "Who is worthy to open the book and break its seals?" (Rev. 5:2) The flood gates opened and tears streamed down my face. I sang out, "HE IS!" Jesus is worthy, praise God! I thought I was worshiping privately since Ester was listening to her headphones but then she asked, "Why are you sad?" Of course, my response was, "My tears are not tears of sadness but tears of joy that Jesus is worthy!" He is worthy to open the scrolls and find the counsels of God." I encourage you to listen to this song even if you've heard it many times, but especially if you have never heard or sang it. It will stir your soul.
Faces of
Daily Encouragement: We have
personally met many people who read our
messages, including international readers,
who one way or another come across our
writings. For some time now we have been
hearing from Jackline and
Moses who live in
South Sudan. Wanting to know more about them
they sent us this inspiring info: "We are
pastors, Christian lawyers and co-founders
of the Greater Love Family Ministries (GLFM)
located in Juba, South Sudan since 2015. We
dearly love the Almighty God, love God’s
people and grow God’s love. South Sudan
faces untold human suffering, economic
hardships and millions of displacements due
to the decades of civil wars. We try by all
means to be godly and mobilize and harness
resources to preach Christ & support the
most disadvantaged members of the GLMF and
the general community. We are immensely
blessed by Daily Encouragement messages by
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber. To us, Christ
is love, Christ is all in all!"
"Is He Worthy?" Video Andrew Peterson
Brooksyne's Note: I was driving Ester to the dentist on Monday morning when "Is He Worthy" began to play on WDAC, our local Christian radio station. It gets lots of air play and I've sung it several times with the choir so I was a little surprised that tears suddenly filled my eyes as Andrew Peterson sung the very first question, "Do you feel the world is broken"? I joined in with the singers' response, "We do" and with every other response to the loaded questions that describe the day in which we live. But when Peterson got to the question, "Who is worthy to open the book and break its seals?" (Rev. 5:2) The flood gates opened and tears streamed down my face. I sang out, "HE IS!" Jesus is worthy, praise God! I thought I was worshiping privately since Ester was listening to her headphones but then she asked, "Why are you sad?" Of course, my response was, "My tears are not tears of sadness but tears of joy that Jesus is worthy!" He is worthy to open the scrolls and find the counsels of God." I encourage you to listen to this song even if you've heard it many times, but especially if you have never heard or sang it. It will stir your soul.
"The
Lion And The Lamb" Video
Big Daddy Weave
"Lion
Of Judah"
Video
Ted Sandquist
Lion
of Judah on the throne
I shout Your name, let it be known
That You are the King of kings
You are the Prince of Peace
May Your kingdom's reign never cease
Hail to the King!
Hail to the King!
I shout Your name, let it be known
That You are the King of kings
You are the Prince of Peace
May Your kingdom's reign never cease
Hail to the King!
Hail to the King!
Faces of
Daily Encouragement: We have
personally met many people who read our
messages, including international readers,
who one way or another come across our
writings. For some time now we have been
hearing from Jackline and
Moses who live in
South Sudan. Wanting to know more about them
they sent us this inspiring info: "We are
pastors, Christian lawyers and co-founders
of the Greater Love Family Ministries (GLFM)
located in Juba, South Sudan since 2015. We
dearly love the Almighty God, love God’s
people and grow God’s love. South Sudan
faces untold human suffering, economic
hardships and millions of displacements due
to the decades of civil wars. We try by all
means to be godly and mobilize and harness
resources to preach Christ & support the
most disadvantaged members of the GLMF and
the general community. We are immensely
blessed by Daily Encouragement messages by
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber. To us, Christ
is love, Christ is all in all!"Finally
today:
Yesterday
we attended a funeral service for Milly
Provard, who along with her husband Jack,
are longtime ministry friends. I believe I
first met Jack nearly 40 years ago when we
served on a committee together and later he
served a church in a neighboring community.
We reconnected about 20 years ago and worked
together as chaplains for several years.
Jack and Milly had been married for nearly
67 years and were active in one way or
another till just several years ago. Their
grandson-in-law conducted the service and
made an interesting point regarding our view
of death in seeing it similar to graduation.
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