Worthy is the Lamb

Rev. 5:13-14

And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.

 

In chapter 5 John saw a scroll [God's covenant with man] sealed with 7 seals. An angel was asking who was worthy to open the scroll and break its seals? Sadly, no one was found. John began to weep until one of the elders said to him, Weep no more, behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah [Jacob's blessing on Judah transferring leadership], the Root of David, [Royal descendant and new ruler] has conquered, so that He can open the scroll and its 7 seals.

 

There in the midst of the throne room was the Lamb [Jesus] standing as though it had been slain [the one who died and rose again] with 7 horns [ great power] and 7 eyes [7 Spirits of God]. Why is the Lamb worthy? He has conquered sin, death, and hell. As the Lamb took the scroll from Him who was seated on the throne, the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb each one holding a harp, and golden bowls of incense [the prayers of the saints]. Instantly they sang a new song celebrating redemption through the death of the Lamb., saying,

 

 "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,
and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth."\

 

Paradoxically, the Lion dies as the Lamb redeeming all those who believe regardless of ethnicity. These saved ones will be a kingdom of priests who reign on earth. Satan's tyranny will be over, and the Lamb's righteousness will rule. Then as John looked around, the entire scene was one of praise: living creatures, elders, many angels [numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands] all singing with a loud voice,

 

 "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

 

 And added to all that praise, John heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying,

 

"To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" and the elders fell down and worshiped.

 

What a glorious scene! The fulfillment of Phil. 2:9-10-11,

 

Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

 

The Lamb is worthy, and it is the biggest deal ever! So much pageantry, pomp, and praise makes me wonder how much praise is in my heart for His worthiness. It should be the subject of my song and the reason I must bow before Him. He is the only One and the only Way and the only Truth!

 

Father,

Even as I read this chapter, excitement swells up in my heart. Thank You for sending the Lamb to redeem me from my sinful state. He is worthy of all praise. He should be highly exalted. Prepare me for this glorious day.

In the name of the Lamb,

Ame