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 a historic 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 Beautiful and Almighty
God this New Year!
