Last night we were with friends, driving home from a birthday dinner for Dave. I love celebrating him and I am so blessed to have him as my husband, the love of my life. But I digress.
What I wanted to tell you about was the sunset that filled with sky. I didn’t get a picture of the sun dropping behind the hills and giving them a golden halo, so you’ll have to take my word, it was beautiful. However, when we were home and on the patio, I did capture this picture of what remained.
It reminded me of this verse:
“Let the name of the Lord be praised now and forever. 3 From dawn until sunset the name of the Lord deserves to be praised.” Psalm 113:2-3 CEV
This morning I woke with a song. The words came rolling in the moment I opened my eyes. As the coffee was brewing, I sang!
“Oh, what a wonderful, wonderful day,
Day I will never forget,
After I wondered in darkness away,
Jesus my Savior I met.
Oh, what a tender compassionate Friend,
He met the need of my heart,
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling,
He made all the darkness depart.
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul,
When at the cross the savior made me whole,
My sins were washed away,
And my night was turned to day,
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul.”
Heaven came down!
Came down for you and me. Came down to wash away our sins; came down to bring us new life; came down to give us hope, joy and grace.
“ Adam was the first man. He was made from the dust of the earth. Christ was the second man. He came down from heaven. 48 All men of the earth are made like Adam. But those who belong to Christ will have a body like the body of Christ Who came from heaven.” I Corinthians 15:47-48 NLV
Heaven’s purpose was for Christ to come and give us a new life! Our purpose is to praise and honor Him.
“Whoever gives a thank offering shows me honor. And whoever decides to live right will see my power to save.” Psalm 50:23 ERV
It’s that time of morning when the birds are starting to sing their songs of praise. The sun isn’t even up yet but it’s time to praise. Let’s join them…
From the rising of the sun, I will praise the Lord for heaven came down and His glory fills my soul!