Revelation 5: 9 “And they sang a new song, saying ‘You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.’”
Dear God,
I am grateful for my life, and another new day of promise to enjoy, as I commence the day in contemplation of scripture again. I am impressed by the joyful singing and reverence given to the Lamb of God, the Saviour of the world. These spoken of in Revelation 5: 9, apparently appreciate what God’s Son, did for us and accomplished for mankind, whilst living on earth and by his sacrificial death, better than we sinful mortals upon earth now understand or appreciate. Yet in the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, I begin to understand and I am reassured that our understanding will increase in heaven with a new sinless body, as we are taught by Jesus Himself, throughout eternity. It will be natural to praise Jesus, who facilitated our being in heaven. He alone can open the scrolls of His Father, for it was He alone who was slain and thereby could redeem the faithful to God. Other good news is, that the redeemed come out of every tribe and nation, and will be made ‘kings and priests to our God and we shall reign on the earth.’
Lord, I pray that by the infilling of the Holy Spirit, I will make the necessary preparations so as to be counted worthy of a place in heaven, and then hear the beautiful voices of numerous V11“..…..many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders………” V12 “saying with a loud voice: ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honour and glory and blessing!” None of God’s creation, whether in heaven, on the earth, under the earth or in the sea, could keep from giving Jesus reverence and honour, V13”……Blessing and honour and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” This is a joyful yet solemn scene that can only be taken lightly by one who is not in tune with Jesus.
Again I am convicted, Jesus, that whilst I live upon this earth awaiting Your return, I should not be silent in giving You praise and honour for what You have done on earth and in heaven, and plan still to do in redeeming Your faithful; here on earth and in heaven.
Please fill me the ability to truly honour and give You praise.
Amen