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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

From the book of Relevation, John reveals

. . . an awesome scene around the throne of God.
"Who is worthy to open the book with seals?" the angel asks. Silence permeats the saints and angels. No one is worthy. John weeps.
Revelation 5:5-6 And one of the elders saith unto me, "Weep not; behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book and to loose the seven seals thereof." And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne . . . stood a Lamb as it had been slain . . .
This is Jesus, the Lamb of God, humiliated, spat upon, mistreated, and abused when He came to earth and gave his life for the sins of mankind.
Christ takes the book, and a worship service brakes loose. Four beasts and twenty-four elders fall down before the Lamb, having harps and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. 
The redeemed of every kindred, tongue, people, and nation sing a new song as the angels fold their wings and listen, never knowing the joy of our salvation. 
And they shouted, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessings.
Hallelujah, I'm there. It doesn't get any better than this.