Revelation 5 - 6.28.24

Scripture: ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭5‬:‭9‬-‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

”And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.” Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” The four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.“

Observation:

Jesus is the only one worthy to take the scroll and open it. He also was the only one worthy to pay the price for our sin. He purchased us with his precious blood. It says there will be people from every tribe and every nation.  I love that all are included. Jesus selfless act made us a kingdom and priests to serve our God. The word Kingdom implies we will be united under His authority as we reign on earth. What an honor will be bestowed on us in the future. 

An incredible picture of praise follows this proclamation, thousands upon thousands of angels praise God. Then, every creature throughout the earth joins in and praises God. What a simple, but beautiful chorus they sing, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever!”

Application: 

Jesus is worthy.  Starting each day with this as my focus can greatly change the trajectory of my day. Rough times will still come, but I will handle them differently.  A marvelous future awaits His people, we will reign with Him. Our day to day lives are stepping stones to prepare us. 

Praise is contagious. As one, or thousands, enter in, even more will follow. I want my life to be one that causes other people to acknowledge God and join me in praising Him. 

Prayer:

Lord, you are worthy to receive all honor, glory, and praise.  Father God, you are a wonderful creator. My mind cannot even fathom the plan you put in place for salvation, your own Son as the sacrificial Lamb.  Jesus, you paid it all, full price for me. There is none more worthy than you to open the scroll and reveal God’s plan.  Thank you, help me live my life to honor you for stepping in for me and all humanity. May I wake each day putting my focus on honoring you and proclaiming how worthy of praise you are.  Amen

- Cindy Howard

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