Wednesday, April 26, 2017

A SECOND REASON FOR SINGING JOY TO THE WORLD

Proclamation:
“Sing to The Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things … The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations.”  Psalm 98:1-2 (NIV)

Explanation:
This psalm is thought to have been written by King David under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God as a prophecy of the coming Messiah.  He presents the celebration of His second arrival (Psalm 98:4-8) and the purpose of His coming, which is to judge the people of the world. (Psalm 98:9)

Application:
The second coming of Christ gives us a second reason to sing the song, “Joy To The World.”  When The Lord comes we will enjoy new benefits, new blessings, and a new complete salvation, and therefore we will sing a new song unto The Lord.   Everyone in heaven will not sing the same song because everyone will not go through the same thing to get there.  The angels will not sing the same songs that the tribulation saints will sing. (Revelation 7:9-14)  The Lord has made His salvation known through the gospel, and through the ministers who preach it.  However, it is The Holy Spirit of God convicts, convinces, and converts the hearts of those who hear The Word of God.  Salvation is available to all, but only those who believe will be saved. (John 3:16 and Romans 10:9)

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