Have you ever noticed how much God likes 6 things jump off the page. He likes new wine (Numbers 18:12); new hearts (Ezekial 36:26); a new spirit (Ezekial 11:19); a new name (Isaiah 62:6); a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17); a new command (2 John 1:5); a new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31); new wineskins (Matthew 9: 17); the New Jerusalem (Revelation 3:12); and a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:1). 

 It should not surprise us, then, that around the throne, as people and multitudes gather, they sing a new song (Revelation 14:3). Would anything else be fitting for a moment like that: People streaming in from all parts of the world and from all moments in time—people whom we have not seen for years who have had such an impact on our lives—all gathering together in praise to Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What could be more fitting than for this multitude to join in singing a new song of praise? 
 

The words of the new song are given in Revelation 5:9-14. There are three stanzas. The first proclaims that the Lamb is worthy to receive the scroll because with His blood He has “purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation” (vv. 9- 10). The second stanza (v. 12) expresses the praise and honor and glory that the Lamb alone is worthy to receive: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise.” The third stanza gives glory both to God and the Lamb together: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” (v. 13).
Helping people live life with Jesus everyday,

Rev. Dr. Brent L Parrish