The One Who is Worthy

Day 348: Revelation 5:1-14

“And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” - Revelation‬ ‭5:5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Here we are given a second scene in heaven as it currently is. This one starts zoomed in and then slowly pans back to show just how expansive it is in reality. It is large enough to house thousands and thousands of angels who add their voices (and songs) to what the twenty-four elders and four living creatures contribute. This worship is a concert of praise that never takes a break.

Why all the singing and the bowing?

Jesus has been found worthy to break the seals and open the scroll. As we proceed in Revelation, we will see why this scroll is so essential. It will usher in the restoration of all things, Jesus setting all things right with His coming.

The descriptions of Jesus keep pouring in:

-  Lion 🦁 >> He is a strong conqueror

-  Root >> the prophets announced him

-  Lamb >> He bled so we can be free

If this doesn't motivate you to praise our Lord and Savior today, nothing will. May we join the members of the throne room in praise of the one who is worthy.

"He tells us that the Lion has triumphed. The word points to complete victory and the aorist tense may well indicate a victory once and for all."
- Morris, L. (1987). Revelation: an introduction and commentary (Vol. 20, p. 97)