Wednesday 18th November

 Wednesday 18th November

Rev 4, Psalm 150, Lk 19:11-28

 

Modern readers are able to glean something from the “letters to the churches” in the first three chapters. But from chapter 4 onwards we seem to be entering an unfamiliar country. The author has clearly had a close encounter with God and we can join in his outpourings of praise.” Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God almighty” who is indeed worthy to receive our glory and honour.

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