Esther
9 speaks of days of feasting and joy (Esther 9:17-19,22-23,28). If the
Jews had cause to rejoice in Esther's day, we have much more cause for
rejoicing in the Lord - "Do not weep! Se, the Lion of the tribe of
Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed" (Revelation 5:5). The praise of
God's people does not arise only from the Jewish nation. It comes from
"every tribe and language and people and nation" (Revelation 5:9. Our
rejoicing is in Jesus Christ, "the Lamb of God": "Worthy is the Lamb,
who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and
honour and glory and praise!" (Revelation 5:12). This praise will
continue throughout eternity: "To Him who sits on the throne and to the
Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever!"
(Revelation 5:13). Proverbs 30:18 speaks of things that are "too
amazing" for us, things that we "do not understand." This is the Gospel.
It stretches far beyond our understanding. Through amazing grace, such
great things have been revealed to us. This is why praise arises in
the hearts of God's people as a song which will continue for all
eternity.
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word … will not return to Me empty, but will … achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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