The Throne Room

Rev. 4:11

Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all tings, and by Your will they existed and were created. 

After having identified the weaknesses and strengths of the churches in Asia specifically and all Churches symbolically, John was invited by a voice that sounded like a trumpet to come up to the throne room of God. Similarly, the trumpet will sound when Jesus meets us in the air and calls us to come up. In the Spirit he saw the throne and Him seated on the throne. In the Spirit must parallel our glorified bodies for we shall all be changed and see Him as He is. How his senses must have reeled taking in the glory of the Father! No specifics are given of the Father's appearance but John used the opulence and luminous qualities of jewels [jasper, carnelian, rainbow, emerald]. Why no specifics? No doubt there were no words to describe God and His throne room. It defied human understanding and description. It makes me long to experience it myself.

Around the throne were the 24 elders seated on thrones as well. They were clothed in white garments with golden crowns on their heads. From the throne thunder and rumblings reverberated while lightning sliced the atmosphere. Also there were 7 torches of fire which are the 7 Spirits of God [completion and perfection]. In front of the throne was a sea of crystal glass. The description speaks of unlimited purity and power found only in God.

Then on either side of the throne were 4 living creatures who were full of eyes on all sides [all-seeing]. The first creature was like a lion, the second an ox, the third with the face of man, and the fourth like an eagle in flight. Each of these creatures had 6 wings full of eyes all around and within who constantly say, [night and day] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! These creatures not only represent  the created order, but also transcend it. Just imagine their job is to herald God's holiness from creation on! This is all they know! This is their life! 

Whenever these creatures give glory to God, the 24 elders fall down and cast their crowns before the throne. Such worship and humility! All is from God Himself. No created thing can claim ownership. All belongs to Him and must be given to Him. It parallels the Christian life. All that I am and do is of His grace. Any reward that I would receive would not reflect my skill or talent, but His grace in me. As the creatures are doing this, they say, Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all tings, and by Your will they existed and were created. It is just that simple. Worthiness can only be attributed to God! All we are and have is a gift from Him!

Father,

You are worthy of all glory, honor, and power. You have saved and sanctified me so that one day I might worship You for eternity. Thank You seems so shallow but it is from the gratitude of my heart.

In Jesus name,

Amen