7 Things the Book of Revelation Throne Room Experience Teaches Us
Knowing and worshiping God, two experiences most sought after in eternity.
Revelation 4:4 (ESV) says, “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and sitting on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads. » The image of 24 elders worshiping before the throne is probably the presbytery of heaven. It represents all of God’s people who worship and serve the Lord. Therefore, the saints with the most authority in heaven desire nothing more than to be around the throne of God. Revelation 4:6-8 shows that the angels, who have been with God from the beginning of their existence, are so in awe of God that they never stop worshiping Him and always desire to be near Him.
This is a far cry from the dispassionate and lukewarm state of many Christians who must be exhorted to attend church and spend time with God daily.
Worship causes people to reflect the image of their Creator.
The saying is true: “You are the one you worship.” » Revelation 4:6-7 says that the four living creatures around the throne had the faces of a lion, an ox, a man and an eagle. Some scholars believe that their four faces represent the majesty, strength, wisdom and transcendence of the Creator whose eyes continually watch over every part of his creation. Therefore, even the angels near the throne are transformed to reflect their Creator. Moses’ face was illuminated from being in the cloud of glory with God for 40 days. How much more should we, who are in Christ and know God, seek His face and reflect His glory?
In reference to this, Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 3:9: “For if there were glory in the ministry of condemnation, the ministry of righteousness must far surpass it in glory. »
Connecting this to the church, he said in 2 Corinthians 3:18: “And we all, with open face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. »
Therefore, the Church is called to be a mature and transformed corporate son that reflects the image of Christ in this world (ROM. 8:29).
Worship should be theocentric, not human-centered
“Immediately I was in the Spirit, and, behold, a throne stood in heaven, and one sat on the throne” (Rev. 4:2).
When John was caught up to heaven, the first thing he saw was “The One” sitting on the throne. Therefore, the main focus of worship should not be us but Him! The major theme of the book of Revelation is the throne of God, which represents His government or rule. It’s all about Jesus, not us. Unfortunately, in many circles, Christianity is more anthropology than Christology. Worship songs should be Christocentric and focused on the character of God. Worship is about attributing value to God, not entertaining the crowd with feel-good songs.
God is still worthy of worship despite our challenges on earth.
In the book of Revelation, the church was in turmoil. Many were persecuted and thrown into prison, and people fell into Baal worship, fornication and other failings away from the Christian faith (Rev. 2-3). Despite this, there was still an endless chorus of worship to God. Psalm 92:1 (NIV) says, “It is therefore always good to do this, no matter our circumstances, because its worth and dignity never change. So, worship and gratitude are always an appropriate response to God.
The transcendent kingdom of God dominates everything that is done on earth.
After the throne room worship experience in Revelation 4, it is no coincidence that the six seals were opened, the seven trumpets sounded, and the seven bowls poured out on the earth (Rev. 5-18) . This chronological sequence shows that everything permitted on earth emanates first from the throne of God. He responds to the worship and prayers of the saints both in heaven and on earth.
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