Tag: Revelation 5:1-5
The Sealed Scroll
Scripture reading for December 5: Revelation 5
“Then I saw in the right hand of Him Who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, and I began to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. 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 5:1-5
John was in the Spirit in heaven beholding the activities around the throne of God and Jesus Christ. God, the Father, was holding in His right hand a scroll sealed with seven seals. This scroll represented the will of God and the coming events that must take place after this. A ‘mighty angel’ cried out concerning who was worthy to open this scroll and reveal its contents. A search was made, and no one was found among the angels, saints in heaven, saints on earth or those awaiting the judgment. John wept loudly because of the inability of anyone to open this scroll.
But one of the twenty-four elders who were also seated on twenty-four thrones spoke to John to comfort him in his weeping. He pointed out that the ‘Lion of the tribe of Judah’ and ‘Root of David’ had conquered and was there to open this amazing scroll and break its seven seals. As John looked towards the throne again, he beheld a Lamb standing, with the marks of being slain. (Revelation 5:6) This was Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, Who Alone had conquered sin, death, hell and the grave. The marks of sacrifice were still visible on His Glorified Body. He had endured the shame of mankind’s sins and paid the penalty of death in their place. He was a Lion of Judah, of the kingly line of David Who was worthy to reveal and oversee the will of His Father on earth as in heaven!
As you think about all the people who have ever lived and are alive now, do you know anyone who might be worthy to carry out God’s will on earth by sitting on heaven’s throne? Why do you think one of the twenty-four elders revealed to John the One Who alone was worthy?
Prayer: Father God, thank You for providing the ‘Lamb of God’ for the perfect and only true sacrifice for our sins. I am humbled to know that You have revealed this to me and all who believe through grace. I will sing with those around the throne “Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain!” Amen!