WE’LL SING AND SHOUT!

READ: Revelation 21:1-5

The lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear. – Matthew 11:5

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 27-29

I was enjoying a concert by a singing group when I noticed what was happening in the front rows of the auditorium. A sign-language interpreter was gracefully communicating the words of each song to about 25 people who were deaf.

When the vocalists sang “Victory in Jesus,” the man who was both the pianist and emcee asked the translator if her group would “sing” the chorus. She agreed, and he began to play. No voices were heard, but we sat in awe as her group joyfully expressed the words with their hands. Their faces beamed, reflecting the meaning of each phrase.

I glanced at the five vocalists on the stage. Their faces were fixed intently on that group of 25 as they “sang” “O victory in Jesus, my Saviour forever!” It was a thrilling experience.

I couldn’t help but think of what it will be like in heaven. The hearing impaired will be able to hear and sing. They will be part of the vast chorus of the redeemed as they join the angels in proclaiming the praises of the Most High God and of the Lamb.

A day of rejoicing awaits every believer in Jesus. We’ll all be transformed, glorified, made whole. When we all get to heaven, we’ll “sing and shout the victory.” – Dave Egner

What a glorious day we can look forward to

When we gather ‘round the throne and sing!

People now disabled will rejoice anew,

Making all the halls of heaven ring. – Hess

In heaven, sorrow will give way to singing.