This is My Story, This is My Song.

Scripture: Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. Revelation 4:11

Observation: This declaration seems to be the constant refrain of the 24 elders in Heaven. Over and over they say this. Why this statement? Of all of the never ending volumes of truth that could be spoken to and about God, why these 28 words? Could it be because, in their simplicity, they capture the essential truth of God’s worthiness to be praised: There is none above Him. He created all things—no one created him. All things exist and continue to exist only by the sheer will of God. On his best day, Satan cannot create a drop of rain—he can only attempt to twist and distort what God has created. There is no power struggle for control of the universe. The power described in these words is unspeakable. Where else would we turn for appeal? Who else has the power to be our God?

Application: This is my story, this is my song: God is worthy to receive all my strength in worshipping him. My energy and life has found their fulfillment and purpose when I ascribe glory and honor and power to God. And I take solace in this: As he has overcome, so will I if I am with him. I will experience this moment, the recognition that all I have placed my hope in is true. I cannot wait for this moment to celebrate the authority and worth of God.

Prayer: God, let me celebrate a foretaste of this celebration as I honor you in my worship this morning. Let me have confidence this week to share your love with others, knowing that the One who empowers me is awesome in power forever.