{"id":24842,"date":"2020-04-08T09:43:51","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T13:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=24842"},"modified":"2020-04-09T07:27:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T11:27:36","slug":"worship-wednesday-jesus-holy-week-day-4-a-day-of-quiet-before-the-storm-and-we-worship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=24842","title":{"rendered":"Worship Wednesday – Jesus & Holy Week – Day 4 – a Day of Quiet Before the Storm…and We Worship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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[Adapted from the Archives \u2013 search blog under Holy Week<\/a> for the description of the remaining days.]<\/p>\n

After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues<\/strong>, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; and they cry out with a loud voice, saying,\u00a0\u201cSalvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.\u201d And all the angels\u2026fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God.<\/em> \u2013 Revelation 7:9-11<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWorthy is the Lamb<\/strong> that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 \u2013\u00a0Revelation 5:12<\/a><\/p>\n

There appears to be nothing recorded in Scripture of events surrounding Jesus on the Wednesday before his crucifixion. Nothing. After two difficult days dealing with his enemies and accusers, it is quite possible that he took a rest. A Sabbath rest<\/a>. Given\u00a0the terrible nature of what\u00a0was ahead of him, starting just the next day, he could surely use a day to rest and reflect. To remember how the Father had sustained him through all the strains of his public life. To refresh himself in prayer and in the company of those on earth who loved him most\u00a0\u2013 his disciples, his friends, possibly his family. We know no details of that day.<\/p>\n

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Since we also know what is coming for Jesus\u2026and all for our sakes\u2026we pause today, as well, to worship. He is the perfect lamb, without blemish, perfectly fit to be offered as a sacrifice for our sins.<\/strong> A sacrifice wholly satisfying the wrath of God the Father<\/a>. God provided a ram for Abraham <\/a>to take his son\u2019s place in that strange and amazing sacrifice on Mt. Moriah (Genesis 22:1-14<\/a>). This was a foreshadowing of our own need for a savior. We also can be\u00a0saved by the blood of \u201cthe Lamb, who takes away the sin of the world\u201d (John 1:29<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Jesus was not killed on that Friday, two days hence. His life was not taken. Not by the Jewish or Roman authorities. He gave his life\u2026for us\u2026there are no words adequate to respond\u2026worship is all we have.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worship with me<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
\nHoly holy is He
\nSing a new song to Him who sits on
\nHeaven\u2019s mercy seat<\/p>\n

Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty
\nWho was and is and is to come
\nWith all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
\nYou are my everything and I will adore You<\/p>\n

Clothed in rainbows of living color
\nFlashes of lighting rolls of thunder
\nBlessing and honor strength and glory and power be
\nTo You the only One for me<\/p>\n

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
\nAt the mention of Your name
\nJesus Your name is power breath and living water
\nSuch a marvelous mystery.*<\/p>\n

*Lyrics to Revelation Song<\/em> written by Jennie Lee Riddle<\/a><\/p>\n

Story Behind Revelation Song <\/em>\u2013 Jennie Lee Riddle\u2019s vision of the Church wholly united in worship of God \u2013 here as we will be one day in Heaven<\/a><\/p>\n

YouTube Lyric Video\u00a0\u2013 Revelation Song<\/em> \u2013 Kari Jobe \u2013 Passion 2013<\/a><\/p>\n