Around the throne of God - Revelation

We had our usual Adult Bible study on Revelation this morning. We focused our thoughts on the 'four living creatures' in Revelation 4. These creatures vibrant with life, neither need nor seek rest as they surround God's throne in praise and worship. The four representations are the same as in Ezekiel -faces of man, lion, ox and eagle. They stand for pre-eminence -man the crown of creation supreme in wisdom and ability; lion the king of beasts; the ox greatest among domestic animals and servant to man; eagle, king of the air and swiftest of birds. All these are symbols that stand for pre-eminence and superiority in creation. They all surround the throne of God in worship and praise.

The 24 elders inspired by the song of the angels raise their voices in praise and adoration to God. The angels praise God for His essential nature, the eternal 'who was, and is and is to come.'The 24 elders for the glory of His created works 'for you have created all things.

Let us give God our praise and worship now and not wait to we get to Heaven, God's Throne Room. Yes the day will surely come but in the meantime remember

"God is still on the throne, and He will remember His own;
Though trials my press us and burdens distress us, He never will leave us along.
God is still on the throne and He will remember His own;
His promise is true, He will not forget you, God is still on the throne." Chorus 122 SASB)

When we sing hymns such as "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.... Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee..." etc we are singing Revelation.

When we sing "All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing" we are singing Revelation.