Revelations 4:11 “You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created.”
Revelation 4 reveals the most glorious scene of worship ever penned as John writes what he sees after being called to “come up here.” There is a throne and there is One who sits upon the throne. The room is so beautiful. No human has ever designed anywhere or at any time such a place. Around the throne are 24 thrones with 24 elders who are dressed (shall we say) fit to be in the presence of God!
Not only does John see the glorious sight he hears glorious things. There are living creatures, and they are saying, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” This prompts more worship with the 24 elders falling down – (face down) and casting any crowns they may have received back to the feet of Jesus and singing a doxology of praise saying You are worthy!!!
Why are they singing, “You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power?” Because He is their Creator. He is worthy of praise because He is the almighty creator of everything. Without Him, we do not exist. Make no mistake He created us to worship Him! You exist to worship!
As one considers Jesus Christ and all that He did for all of humanity there should be but one response and that is a response of humble adoration and praise expressed with the acknowledgment that He is worthy – worthy to receive praise – here expressed with the words “glory and honor and power.” He is worthy of worship.
The Book of Revelation is filled with doxologies. For instance, Revelation 1:6 “to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” Or Revelation 5:12 “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 4:11 gives praise to God for Him being our CREATOR. As already stated, we were created to worship the Creator. However, we are only able to worship the Creator because He became our Redeemer! Ponder the overwhelming thought of the Creator being our Redeemer! Your pondering should bring you to worthy is the Lamb.
He truly is worthy of worship!
Continue Strong worshipping your Creator and Redeemer,
And remember to DATE the Word
Bonus: In the 4th month of the year, April, we are extending what we are calling a 4 x 4 challenge and encouraging you to read a chapter 4 each day of April. For April 11 we challenge you to read Revelation 4.