A Song

Revelation 6 & 7     Eric Boberg
When I get to this part of Revelation it's hard not to talk about one of my favorite worship songs that is taken almost word for word from Revelation  7.

Salvation Belongs To Our God

Salvation belongs to our God
Who sits upon the throne
And unto the Lamb

Praise and glory
Wisdom and thanks
Honor and power and strength
Be to our God forever and ever
Be to our God forever and ever

And we the redeemed shall be strong
In purpose and unity
Declaring aloud

Praise and glory
Wisdom and thanks
Honor and power and strength
Be to our God forever and ever
Be to our God forever and ever


I tried very hard to find a suitable YouTube link. There are many versions out there but none I really love. I just can't find the right mix of boldness and freshness coupled with beauty and reverence. Many of them sound too homogenized and packaged; others lack the proper awe and majesty. Maybe it's just me, so if you find a version you like feel free to send it.

However, I suspect one reason I find all the YouTube versions unsatisfying is that I do really love the song. If it was a song I didn't care that much about, I wouldn't be disappointed. There are many songs I have enjoyed watching and listening to a great deal. But still when I sing this song to myself or with the Body of Christ, I feel part of the picture. I feel like one of the multitude that sings these word to God. Even though I don't always sing it well, it still feels fresh and strong and beautiful. I can't sing it without feeling deeply encouraged. I can't get to that place in my mind and spirit by just watching and listening to others sing it. I need to participate.

I believe God gives us songs as a foreshadowing of heaven. There is no other way to explain our spiritual and emotional connection with words and music. And when we can fully participate with our whole being, it can become transformational. We show up feeling terrible, and we leave focused and full of joy. It's a great gift.