Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started. Welcome. Today we continue

the throne room scene. We're in Revelation chapter 5. John sees a scroll in the

right hand of the one seated on the throne, sealed with seven seals. A mighty angel asks who is worthy

to open the scroll, but no one in heaven or on earth is found worthy, and John begins to weep.

Then one of the elders tells him not to

weep, for the lion of the tribe of Judah has triumph. John looks and sees a lamb standing as though

slain. The lamb comes and takes the scroll, and all of heaven erupts in worship. The living creatures

and elders sing a new song, praising the Lamb for redeeming people from

every tribe and nation. Countless angels join declaring the Lamb worthy of power, wisdom, and honor.

Heaven rejoices in the victory and the worthiness of Jesus. Christ alone is worthy and able to carry out the plans of God. We cannot save ourselves,

and no one else in heaven or on earth has the power to redeem. When we feel unworthy or hopeless,

we remember the lamb who was slain and now stands in victory. Jesus gave his life to rescue people

from every nation and bring them into the family of God.

We belong to him, and our lives have purpose because of what he has done. Our response must be

worship, not just with words, but with obedience, trust, and love. We're called to live in awe of

his sacrifice, and to honor him as the one with the power to unlock

future blessings.

That's a big part of what's going on with these scrolls.

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