“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation” (Revelation 5:9).
TEXT — Revelation 5:1-12
Message
Man was separated from God and lost his place in paradise after Adam fell. God signalled His redemption plan prefigured in the blood of the paschal lamb as a provision of cleansing for the sins and protection from the angel of death for the children of Israel. Sadly, this could not provide permanent antidote because the Israelites had to perform the same ritual every year. Even the priests that carried out the sacrifices needed atonement for their own sins, because “…all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”. This shows the hopelessness of humanity without Jesus Christ, the perfect Lamb that was slain for our sins.
Our text reveals the proclamation concerning the sealed book and the question about who is worthy to open it. The silence, sorrow and despair were ominous until one of the elders announced that the “…Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book…” (Revelation 5:5). This brought joy and singing in heaven because Christ provided an avenue of freedom and dominion for humankind.
The yoke of sin is heavier than anyone could bear and the price of freedom is greater than anyone could pay. Those who desire salvation and total freedom from the power of sin must quit all human efforts through religion and self-righteousness and approach Jesus in sincere repentance and plea for pardon. Christ is the worthy Lamb sacrificed for you. Only His blood and not that of any animal can cleanse and give you the power to live a victorious life above sin and Satan. He knows everything about you and your futile efforts to be free. Why wait any further when you can be free to sing the song of the redeemed?
Thought for the day
Christ is the only Lamb worthy to bring redemption to humanity.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
I thank God almighty for Jesus who has redeemed me from the curse of sin.
“The yoke of sin is greater than any one could bear and price of freedom is greater than any one could pay
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Thanks you man of god
I thank God almighty for Jesus who has redeemed me from the curse of sin.
“The yoke of sin is greater than any one could bear and price of freedom is greater than any one could pay
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