Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.
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Revelation 15:4
“Context, context, context”. Whenever reading Scripture, this is the key to understanding. When read in context, today’s verse is a call to worship situated immediately before the seven angels are sent to pour out their bowls of wrath upon the Earth in the last days. Many in this nation fear the effects of foreign conflict, Covid-19 and illness, global warming, political instability, crime, or terrorism. However, for those who trust in the Lord, fear can fade in light of the fact that He is faithful.
While this world faces the consequences of unrighteousness and rebellion against God, as His faithful follower, you can rely on the love and mercy of the Lord. During His ministry, Jesus spoke of judgment more than any prophet before Him. It is not a contradictory thought to salvation. The Lord hates sin as much as He loves righteousness. The song of the redeemed saints in heaven found in Revelation 15 is a song of Moses and a song of the Lamb. It speaks of God’s character – His omnipotence, His sovereignty over all, His holiness, perfection, and righteousness as Creator and Judge.
To the believer in Christ as Messiah, the attributes of God will only draw you closer to Him. He has fearfully and wonderfully made you and holds you in His hand to protect you and comfort you (Psalm 139). He is worthy of your worship. One day, every knee will bow in the name of Jesus (Philippians 2:10). Until that day, pray for the salvation of the people of this nation, including those in authority. Then, stand in awe of the Lord who continues to do great and marvelous works!
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