How does Revelation 15:3 emphasize God's "great and marvelous" deeds in our lives? Framing the verse “Great and marvelous are Your deeds, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!” (Revelation 15:3) The worship scene • The setting is heaven, moments before the final judgments. • Victorious believers break into the “song of Moses” and the “song of the Lamb,” celebrating salvation and justice. • Their first declaration—“great and marvelous”—sets the tone: God’s works are unequaled, awe-inspiring, and perfectly righteous. Why “great and marvelous” matters for us • Great points to God’s power: His deeds dwarf human achievement, shaping history and individual lives alike (Psalm 145:3; Ephesians 3:20). • Marvelous highlights God’s wonder: His works inspire holy awe and grateful worship (Psalm 118:23; Mark 2:12). • Combined, the words invite us to see every act of God—creation, redemption, daily providence—as both mighty and wonder-filled. Old Testament echoes • Exodus 15:11: “Who is like You, majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” The first Exodus song mirrors the final-age song, showing God’s deeds from deliverance out of Egypt to ultimate deliverance in Christ. • Psalm 98:1: “Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things.” Each salvation milestone fuels fresh praise. • Isaiah 25:1: “I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have worked wonders…” Past acts guarantee future faithfulness. New Testament confirmations • Acts 2:11: Pentecost witnesses proclaim “the mighty deeds of God,” revealing that His greatness now reaches the nations. • Ephesians 1:19–20: Believers experience “the immeasurable greatness of His power” through Christ’s resurrection. • 1 Peter 2:9: We’re saved to “declare the marvelous deeds” of Him who called us out of darkness. Practical takeaways • Remember: Catalog personal “great and marvelous” moments—salvation, provisions, answered prayer. • Rehearse: Speak of His works in conversation and worship, just as the heavenly choir does. • Rest: Because His deeds are “just and true,” we trust His timing and purposes even when life feels uncertain. • Respond: Live boldly and obediently, confident that the same power displayed in Revelation 15 is active for every believer today (Philippians 2:13). Living the song now Heaven’s choir gives us the lyrics; everyday life supplies the verses. As we trace God’s power and wonder from Scripture to our own stories, Revelation 15:3 becomes more than a future anthem—it becomes our present soundtrack. |
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