THE BLESSEDNESS OF THOSE SERVING THE LORD. Isa. 33:15 His place of abode will be in the heights or with the Lord. He is victorious and not over whelmed by the troublesome events of this life. Ps. 91:14 There is a reason for the exaltation to this high place. First and foremost is the fact that his love is fixed on the Lord. Secondly, he knows who his God is, His God is not nameless. There are numberless deities who may be called god by those who ignorantly worship them. Those who worship the true God know and appreciate His Name. It is a Triune Name, the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is imperative that we fully understand His Name and what it means. It is the most beautiful, the most wonderful Name that has ever been. The victors place of refuge is in the craggy mountain top or in the castle of the Lord. He has found that secret place of the most high. His sustenance is assured naturally and spiritually. He feeds on the bread of heaven, the living word. His waters, again naturally and spiritually, are assured. He drinks from that river that flows from the throne of God.
THINE EYES SHALL SEE THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY. Isa.33:17 The
beauty, the majesty of the Lord is far beyond our expectation. He is King of
kings and Lord of lords, therefore His majesty and splendor is above all
others. Mt. 17:2 On the Mount of transfiguration the veil of His flesh was
removed and His disciples were privileged to see the magnificence that is
His. His face glowed like the sun, for He is the light of the world. His glory
is so great that it literally caused his garment to glitter and scintillate until
is glistened. Not only do we see the King but we will dwell with Him in that
eternal land.
BEHOLD SION. Isa.33:20 The city in whom the Lord has fulfilled all
of His feasts. She has experienced Passover, salvation. Pentecost, the
infilling of the Holy Spirit and Tabernacles, the permanent abiding presence of
the Lord in His people. She is the New Jerusalem. She is that abode of
peace and quietness where peace is found. She is the ever abiding Temple of
the living Lord. She is stable and cannot be moved, changed or altered. v.
21 The river of life flows through her, He is her life force. This is not
a natural stream for there will be no boats or ships plying these waters. The
threefold leadership of the LORD to us is: He is our lawgiver, the law of the
spirit of life, our judge and our coming king, as such He is our savior and LORD. Those who dwell in the Sion of the Lord will be able to unequivocally
say, MY SINS ARE FORGIVEN. Ps. 103:3 This is a promise that is in full
effect now and will be in absolute perfection in Sion. All, and only those
whose sins are cleansed will be found in that City. It is the City of the
great King. No sickness, no sin will ever be found in His City, eternally. Isa. 56:1 The blessing of maintaining judgment, the ability to discern
between that which is right and wrong and acts upon the right. Justice, moral right in the sight of the Lord. The ability that is granted us of the Lord. We are not kept by our own power or works but by His Spirit dwelling within us. This is a message for today. The ultimate of salvation is soon to be made known. The fullness of His righteousness will be revealed in His church. Ps. 24:3 The question is asked, who will be found in the eternal house of the Lord. v.4. The response is fourfold. First, clean hands, hands that worship the Lord and are not given over to iniquity. Second, a pure heart, how important the attitude and condition of the heart is before God. The God of purity expects purity in His people. Third, his soul is not filled with the vanity of this life, the pride of life or worship in the flesh and not in the Spirit. Fourth, there is no deceit in his mouth or life, in word or deed. The requirements of the Lord are constantly being made known in His Word.