Listen, Obey, Praise

Today I read Zechariah 1:15-6:8 and Revelation 19. My favorite verses are:

Zechariah 2:13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.

Revelation 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God.

There is a time to be silent, and a time to praise with a great voice. When God raises up to do something, it is time to be silent and listen to what He has to say and watch to see what He is going to do. After listening quietly, we are to get busy doing whatever He has commanded us to do. Listen; then obey! Once God’s work is done, it is time to raise a great voice of praise to Him for what He has done. People in heaven know God’s power first hand. Their salvation was wrought by Him, and it is only fitting to give glory and honor to Him. But even now, we can say, “Alleluia,” to God for all the blessings we have received in this life; we don’t need to wait until we are at home in heaven with Him.