Reading the book of Revelation can be interesting. This vision John had was just that -- a vision. He said that Jesus actually looked like a lamb that was slain, and it had seven horns and seven eyes. He interprets these eyes as being "the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth." This implies some interesting ideas. It makes me wonder how God moniters what goes on the earth. How does He see everything? How does he notice one saint crying out to Him on one side of the round planet and another on the other side? Maybe these roving spirits are a key to the answer.
It's awesome how the people around the throne (creatures and elders) worship God. They sang new songs:
"You are worthy to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
because You were slain,
and with Your blood You
purchased men for God
from every tribe and language and
people and nation.
You have made them to be a
kingdom and priests to serve
our God,
and they will reign on the earth."
Jesus is the best! He gave His own life, poured His own blood out on the ground to purchase us for God. A penalty for our wrongdoing had to be paid, and He paid it -- in full. Not a lot but gratitude pour out in response to a sacrificial gift like that.
Praise Him!
Posted by Doug Van Pelt at March 29, 2006 08:45 AM