Week 25, Day 2: The throne scene

Today’s Reading:  Revelation 5:1-6:17

Some thoughts from yesterday’s reading…

A door standing open in heaven.  Chapter 4 begins John’s vision of things in heaven.  John sees a door in heaven standing open, and he is able to look in!  This chapter, although a vision and uses symbolic images, really should cause us to long to be there.  To be able to witness these things for ourselves.  The majesty and awe of heaven will be beyond our imagination.  To be in the midst of God’s glory and see the things of heaven – wow!   Rom 8:18

In verse 10 we are told that the 24 elders fall down before the throne and cast their crowns before the throne.  Consider the image here.   Paul said in 2 Timm 4:8-9 that there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him and for all who have loved the appearing of Jesus.  I believe these crowns represent the reward given to those who have been faithful in their service.  These 24 elders have received their reward, and yet they cast it down before the throne.  Why?  Because He is worthy!  “Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”  No matter what you have sacrificed in this life.  No matter how much you suffer or go through in your service to God, He is worthy.  And when we get before His throne we will say “worthy are You our Lord to receive all the glory, honor & power.

Again, chapter 4 should excite us to think about what heaven will be like.