What’s the most
spectacular scene you’ve ever seen?
In 2005, I got to
go with some Bible study friends to ski in Lake Tahoe. We arrived just after 20
feet of snow had accumulated! Not only was it the best skiing I’ve ever
experienced, but the views from the tops of the mountains were spectacular! The
sun glistened on the snow for miles on end in all directions!!! I had never
seen anything like it and knew it was a once in a lifetime experience! Throughout
the week, I couldn’t help but worship God the Creator! I know my words can’t
begin to describe it and even pictures don’t do it justice.
I wonder if that’s
how John felt as he tried to describe the scene in Heaven that he saw!
Revelation 4:1-6 After
this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first
heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place
after this.” 2 At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me
was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3 And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an
emerald encircled the throne. 4 Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and
seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold
on their heads. 5 From
the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. In front of the
throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. 6 Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of
glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four
living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back.
Wow, I can’t begin to
image how spectacular Heaven will be and how glorious God is!
Is there anyone else’s
presence you and I would rather be in?
How
does God’s brilliance and power compel you and me to worship Him?
Let’s remember John’s description as we think about and worship the
Almighty God this Christmas season!Alice
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