Reflection: WORTHY IS THE LAMB
The world often seems out of control, with no captain sailing the ship or pilot flying the plane. Revelation 5 assures us that God has appointed Jesus to rule history and bring it to its appointed climax.
In Revelation 5 John’s wide-angle lens narrows in from God on the throne to a tightly sealed scroll in his hand. This scroll contains God’s plans for history. But John weeps, for there’s no-one found worthy to open the scroll. Then John sees two images which together show us Jesus. First, he sees a majestic lion, an image of a powerful ruler. But at the same time, he sees a Lamb that was slain to set his people free. This is Jesus, the mighty creator and Lord of all who is our crucified Saviour. By his death Jesus has set his people free and has been given authority to rule all things, including the whole course of human history.
Finally, John hears two songs sung by all God’s people and millions of angels, giving all honour, and glory to God and the Lamb. Millions of angels and a crowd more than anyone can number. I hope you enjoy singing. One day we’ll join this heavenly choir. What a hope!
Prayer:
Lord, today we join the chorus of the heavenly choir and proclaim, ‘Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise.’ Hallelujah. Amen.