Revelation 4 (New King James Version)
1] After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this." 2] Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. 3] And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. 4] Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. 5] And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. 6] Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. 7] The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. 8] The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying: " Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!" 9] Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10] the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: 11] "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."
The Why Of Worship
Do you remember seeing the sight for the first time, the Grand Canyon, the ocean, or maybe a painting by Da Vinci or Rembrandt? You have heard wonderful and accurate descriptions, but seeing it first-hand became an astounding event in your life. In Revelation 4, John is taken in the Spirit to the throne room of heaven. He knew that he was not in Patomas anymore! Four living beings were continually acknowledging God's character and description. "He is Almighty! He is Eternal! He is Holy!" Twenty-Four elders cast their crowns at the feet of God and remind us why we worship. "You are worthy, O Lord, to recieve glory and honor and powe. For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created." the Sights and sounds were astounding!
FOR TODAY: Prepare to be amazed as you spend time with God.
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Originally Posted by Moxie
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