Worthy of My Worship

for the past two days i’ve been struck by the worthiness of God the father and the son to receive my worship. i read in Ezekiel 16 today an incredible recounting of israel’s history. it is a graphic tale of how God took israel in as a mixed-race, unwanted, uncared for baby and nurtured her and lavished on her gifts and beauty. but as a young girl, she became unfaithful to Him, prostituting herself with anyone and every one. her sin was so bad, she made sodom look like a saint the bible says. God sent judgment and captivity because of her unfaithfulness, but then out of no where, God says, but i will be faithful and keep my covenant and forgive and restore you. what incredible grace.
then in Revelation 5 & 6, i see Jesus as worthy of worship too. Revelation 5:9-10- And they sang a new song, saying, worthy are You to tae the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth. wow! the worthiness of Jesus who alone is worthy to take up God’s book and break it’s seals. men and angels are hopeless and helpless without Him. yet He purchased us for the Father, demonstrating not only His love for us, but more significantly His love of the Father! He gave all to give the Father the desire of His heart. now, because of His love of the Father, i am a kingdom, a priest, and will reign on earth- all undeserved and i could never imagine how blessed He has made me.
then in Revelation 6, i see the power of Jesus to unleash judgment on the earth, each seal revealing another layer of His power. so daunting is His judgment, that people beg to die- no one escapes His power and justice.
so all that leads me to say, God i worship You. You alone are worthy, much more worthy than i know. i cannot imagine just how glorious you are. i desire to bless You with all i am today.