Scripture for today: Lamentations 1; Lamentations 2; Obadiah 1; Revelation 14
Scripture-My special verse today: Revelation 14:3And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
Observation: Wow, what depressing verses today. All punishment and retribution. They few that actually make it to heaven are singing a new song, not the same old, same old song. No one is able to learn the song except those few that were chosen. Doesn’t sound like the odds are very good but the number could be a representation of the ones who will arrive at heaven’s door.
Application: It is hard to find something to write about punishment for not following God’s commands. I like the verses where God is full of fun and blessings, not the ones where he actually punishes the people for misbehavior. It is hard to be excited about the truth that God will not allow us to be disobedient for very long.
I believe that my children need to suffer natural consequences when they fail to obey yet I find it hard to think that the same is true for me. God will never allow me to prosper in disobedient behavior despite my best attempts. He wants me to do something new and alive. He wants me to turn from the other things and turn toward him.
Prayer: Let me sing you a new song and may it pleasing to your ears.
