In God’s presence there is fullness of joy. In every season of life, with all the ups and downs, God is with us. Our worship brings us into the throne room of Almighty God. We enter His heavenly courts with thanksgiving and praise. All the saints sing and rejoice in the victory Jesus won when He defeated the devil and opened the gates of heaven. When Jesus died, the veil that closed off the Holy of Holies was torn in two. Christ abides in the heart of every believer for He made a new living way for all men to be reconciled to God the Father. Our hope in the Lord’s New Covenant of grace brings us everlasting joy. The New Covenant was ratified by Jesus’ shed blood. By faith in Christ, we can come boldly into God’s holy presence.
We have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the veil, that is His body … Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:19-23
Praise is powerful; it activates our faith. When the Israelites went out to conquer Jericho, they marched around the city walls in silence for days. Then the Lord commanded them to march around the city on the seventh day and shout out loud. Sometimes we must praise loudly declaring that the Lord will give us victory over our enemies. Doubt and unbelief will leave in an atmosphere of praise. Nothing is impossible with God. The city walls of Jericho collapsed without any physical attack. God gave Israel victory over their enemies.
The Holy Place, the secret shelter house of the Most High, is accessible to those who are born of the Spirit. By God’s grace we fearlessly enter His glorious presence in reverence and awe. Thank God for sending Jesus to atone for our sins. He gave us His own righteousness and justified the saints by clearing the record of sin that was against us. The devil can no longer condemn believers. Jesus Christ took away our guilt and made us white as snow. Give God all glory and praise!
The Holy Spirit is at work in the hearts of Christians and is revealing Jesus to the world today. God is bringing lost souls into His glorious kingdom. There is a great harvest of souls coming like never before. Jesus commissioned His followers to preach the Gospel, raise the dead, heal the sick, and cast out demons in His mighty Name. There is power in the Name of Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God is moving mightily to bring a revival and reformation so all nations will know Jesus. The Holy Spirit is our Teacher and Counselor who brings us to maturity in spiritual understanding. The Holy Spirit lives in us as a seal of our magnificent inheritance in God’s kingdom.
Worship the Lord and come into God’s holy place with thanksgiving. Come with a grateful heart and highest praise. All the saints and angels bow before His throne; the Lord is highly exalted. Every time we praise Him, the Lord’s face shines on us. Thank God for sending Jesus Christ, His only Son, to pay the ransom for our sins and give us eternal life. This Thanksgiving, make a list of things you are grateful for and begin to worship the Lord and thank Him for His loving kindness. Jehovah Shalom is our Prince of Peace who gave us a bright future in His glorious kingdom. Hallelujah! Thanks be to God!
Chp. Rhet Peterson
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