Ep 522 – Revelation 19:1-10

While the book of Revelation is full of images of judgment, it is also filled with songs of praise and celebration. And no other place do we see this truth evidenced like Revelation 19:1-10. In these ten verses alone there are five different songs of praise recorded. And they provide a stark contrast to all the misery, devastation and destruction taking place on the planet. While God is judging mankind for its rebellion and rejection of Him, there is reason for rejoicing because God is accomplishing His divine will and bringing the day of His Son's earthly reign to its long-awaited fruition. It's sometimes difficult to resolve the seeming contradiction of joy in the midst of judgment, but it is an acknowledgment of God's goodness and grace. He is doing what He has long promised to do. He is bringing an end to sin and ushering in the righteousness of His Son's Kingdom on earth. God is going to resolve the irresolvable. He is going to recreate what has been marred by sin and restore His creation to its former glory. The work of God is just, righteous, holy and unstoppable. And that is something worth singing about.