The Really Good News...

So I have been reading through the Old Testament for a very long time-don’t ask how long, just trust me…a very long time. I just finished the Old Testament, even making it through Zechariah (need to re-read that with help) and I am really excited to start my journey through the New Testament.

While I have been reading through the OT, I’ve been reminded of who my God was. I say was b/c when we sing songs today about who he Was, Is, and Is to come it takes my thoughts to the God of OT, NT (and now) and of Who Is To Come…Anyway, so the God of the OT could be kind of mean right. Faithful- but mean at times. He was powerful, all knowing, and cared deeply for his children. But the deal is, His children had to sacrifice A LOT of things in order to gain favor, they couldn’t talk directly to Him and the Son of God had not yet come. I love the stories of the OT, but today, I couldn’t wait to start the NT. I think b/c I know what is to come.

At church on Sunday we had an awesome service. It was titled “Jesus: Who Do You Say He is and Why It Matters.” The whole service was song and scripture proclaiming the name of Jesus and the power behind His name. We also prayed for unbelievers that we know at the end and it made me so sad to think of those I know who do not know Christ-what a different world this would be for them. I also thought why the heck I don't talk to them about Christ at family gatherings or pray for my friends/family more often.

So today I started Matthew. Here is the one and only sentence that mattered today: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, b/c he will save his people from their sins.” That's it folks. That is what matters, that is the GOOD News!

Thank you Lord for sending your Son so that today I can talk to you directly, today I am saved by Grace not by works (Eph.2:8-9) b/c your Son died on a cross for me, today I am free in Christ, and today I can proclaim the power behind Jesus’ name. This is one of my new favorite songs, thankfully we've been singing it at WM too!

Revelation Song: (video might be cheasy but listen to it)
Worthy is the,
Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy, is He
Sing a new song, to Him who sits on
Heaven's Mercy Seat
[Repeat 2x]

(Chorus)
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And I will adore You…!
Yeah!

Clothed in rainbows, of living color
Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor, strength and
Glory and power be
To You the Only Wise King,
Yeah

(Chorus)

Filled with wonder,
Awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your Name
Jesus, Your Name is Power
Breath, and Living Water
Such a marvelous mystery
Yeah...

(Chorus)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Who was, and is, and is to come,
With all creation I sing:
Praise to the King of Kings!
You are my everything,
And – I - will - adore YOU…

Come lift up His Name
To the King of Kings…
We will adore YOU Lord…
King of heaven and earth
King Jesus, King Jesus
Aleluya, aleluya, aleluya!
Majesty, awestruck Honor
And Power and Strength and Dominion
To You Lord,
To the King, to King
To the King of Glory