Chapter Fourteen/The Magnificence of Jehovah's Celestial Throne

Conclusion of Jehovah's Praises Ring Out

The 24 elders have the same mental attitude that Jesus displays, even casting their crowns down before Jehovah.  It is furthest from  their minds to exalt themselves in the presence of God.  They humbly recognize that the only purpose of their kingship is to bring honor and glory to him, just as Jesus always does.   (Philippians 2:5, 6, 9-11)  Submissively, they acknowledge their own inferiority and confess that their rulership  is dependent on the sovereignty of Jehovah. Thus, they are in heartfelt harmony with the cherubs and the rest of faithful creation in giving praise  and glory to God, who created all things. -Psalm 150:1-6. 

Who can remain unmoved a treading John's account of this vision?  It is splendorous, grand!   But what must the reality be like?  Jehovah's very majesty must enliven anyone with an appreciative heart to join the four living creatures  and the 24 elders  in praising Him, both in prayer and by publicly proclaiming His name.  This is the God for whom Christians are privileged to be witnesses today.  (Isaiah 43:10)  Remember that John's vision  applies to the Lord's day, where we now are,  "The seven spirits" are ever at hand to guide and strengthen us.  (Galatians 5:16-18)  God's Word is available today to help us be holy in serving a holy God.   (1 Peter 1:14-16) Certainly, we are happy to read aloud the words of this prophecy.  (Revelation 1:3) what an inducement they provide to be faithful to Jehovah and not allow the world to distract us from actively singing his praises! -1 John 2:15-17. 

Next time: Chapter Fifteen/"Who Is Worthy to Open the Scroll?"

From the book of Revelation