GOD'S HOME ADDRESS
Scripture Reading--Psalm 22:3
"But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel."
Businesses need our home address to deliver items we order online. Visitors need to know our home location when we invite them over for dinner. Our home is where we live; it's our abiding place.
Praise is God's home address. David said God "inhabitest the praises of Israel." That means God dwells in praise. In heaven, there is an unceasing stream of praise to the Lamb in the midst of the throne. Praise is God's home element. It's the atmosphere in which God resides.
Why do Christians sing? One reason we sing is because God is attracted to praise. To put it another way, God shows up and dwells in the midst of praise. He inhabits praise. God's presence is precious, and we can entertain Him as our guest anytime we choose to praise Him!
The Book of Revelation refers to Jesus as the Lamb at least 27 times. The elders fall down before the Lamb and sing, "Worthy is the Lamb." The saints are made white by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed sinners and the heavenly hosts give blessing, honor, and glory to the Lamb. Throughout the entire book, we find reference upon reference concerning praise directed to the Lamb of God. Praise is the language of heaven. In heaven, they worship the Lamb, and we should do the same on earth! A countless multitude of God's people will be praising Him throughout all eternity. Praise is where God lives both now and in eternity. You can get ready for heaven by praising God here on earth!
A. W. Tozer said, "God dwells in the heart where praise is." The Lord inhabits praise wherever He finds it. What is heaven's dress code? Scripture says to put on "the garments of praise for the spirit of heaviness." ( Isa. 61:3 ). Whenever we feel like God is far away, we should start praising the Lord from our hearts. We will find that He inhabits praise.
DO THIS NOW: See how many references to the "Lamb" you can find in Revelation.
--Harold Vaughan--
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