John wept much, because no man was worthy to take the scroll and open it's seals. Inside the scroll was the final dominion and possession over earth of all of man's struggles, suffering and future glory. Many had tried to take possession over earth. But no man had that authority. No man was worthy. John felt the pain and struggle of all mankind waiting for freedom. John finally turned around and expected to see the mighty Lion of Judah, but instead saw the little lamb, slain. He realized it was the sacrifice and blood shed that gave Jesus the right of possession over earth. All at once all of heaven broke out in glorious praise, "worthy is the Lamb that was slain" was their chorus. The 24 elders fell on their faces in worship. The four beings around the throne lifted high worship with the resounding shouts of holy, holy, holy is the lamb. Then John saw the earth and all creatures on the earth begin to praise their maker.. for their hour of deliverance had come. The only one who could bind Satan, release the earth from the curse, and bring the long awaited kingdom from heaven to earth in it's finality. This is the 5th chapter of Revelation. One of the most glorious chapters in the bible!
John is caught up to the throne of God in the spirit. He sees what God's dwelling place looks like! It is awesome and magnificent. Thunders and lightnings all encased in a beautiful rainbow of colors with a vast sea of glass before the throne. The atmosphere is full of worship and adoration to the Lamb in the midst of the throne. The 24 elders bow in reverence each time the four living creatures break out in praise. They celebrate the creative power of the Lamb of God! Not only Jesus creative power over the universe, but the creative power of the Lamb to bring, through His own blood, the new creation of men who are born again through this Lamb's sacrifice. These living creatures cry, "Holy, Holy, Holy" in a never ending sound. The 24 elders break out in astounding loud exaltation as crescendo's of glory reach certain pinnacles. Could it be that we here on earth move heaven to respond each time we bring a soul into God's kingdom? The word says all of heaven rejoices over one sinner that repents! Yes, we can move heaven to praise the Lamb. Angels around the throne dwell in wonder to see the power of the Lamb's blood to deliver from men from darkness. John received this great revelation found in Revelation chapter 4 - 5. To follow the entire book of Revelation go to: BOOK OF REVELATION
