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Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
1 Chronicles 16:23-43
In the same way that the first stanza of this song (vv. 7-22) corresponds to a part of Psalms 105 (vv. 1-15), that which follows (vv. 23-33) connects with Psalms 96:2-12 and finally, vv. 34-36 connect with Psalms 106:1; Psalms 106:47-48. But one feature is very noticeable: everything in those three psalms which does not answer to the character of grace has been put on one side. There is no mention here of wrongs committed, or of judgments deserved.
When the redeemed stand around the throne of the Lamb, and the new song resounds, will there be a heart-rending recollection of their sins (as in Psalms 106:6-7; Psalms 106:13-43 for Israel)? That is impossible, for God has promised "their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more" (Hebrews 8:12). Sins will only be mentioned when they say, "Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood . . . to Him be the glory and dominion for ever and ever! Amen!" (Revelation 1:5-6).
This scene comes to its end with the setting up of the arrangements for the permanent service before the ark. Each in his own place from now on fulfils his holy service, a picture of those who already belong to the true worshippers.
