Worthy 2!

Worthy 2!

Revelation 7:9-10 KJV

[9] After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; [10] and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

Yesterday we read about heaven's accout of the worship of God. There is no contention or resistance in heaven, when it comes to the worship of God. Today, we read about the response of men who have now found themselves in the same place as the elders and beasts of yesterday's devotion. These formerly mortal men had now been clothed in immortality, and were now standing before the throne of the Most High. This is a place that all must come before for judgment and eternal consequences. The life on earth is the right preparation for eternity. The practices that have become part of my life down here will be the right preparation for the life God has promised me. I must do all I can, by the help of the One who is preparing a place for me, to be found worthy to stand before the throne of the Most High, to offer the worship that He is due and fully deserves.

One critical feature of those standing before the throne, as seen in the verse above, is that they were all clothed with white robes. Nothing is said about their race or culture, or the language they spoke; before the Lamb, the only thing that counted was purity, represented by the white robes. Reflect on this: the only thing that matters is purity. All other things fade in significance. Wealth, position, power or influence on their own will not bring you before the throne this way; by themselves, they are of no use. Aspire to be a blessing to your generation, but make sure you are also clothed in white. This is not just a physical thing, because, as you know, those standing here have put off mortality and have taken on immortality. Do not be distracted by the dictates and demands of mortal men like yourself; make sure you have all it takes to stand before the throne, and be able to life your voice in worship of the One who sits on the throne. 

It is also pertinent to note that the verses above do not place a limit on the number of people who are qualified to stand before the throne. It was a number no one could count, which tells me that there will be many who would be given the grace and enablement to stay pure, and qualify to stand before the throne in worship. Make every effort to be qualified to stand before this throne. It is by being pure in heart, and doing what pleases God on a daily basis. I also note that before the throne, there was no reservation or shyness, as the people could shout with a loud voice. There is also a message in the words that they shouted: "Salvation to our God which sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb". That is a recognition of the power, might and authority of God, and the One He sent to save the world from the power and effect of sin. He has done His part; He waits for us to come and take hold of the gift that is offered free. There is no excuse for missing this important appointment. Are you saved? God's time of favour is here.