Revelation 4:9 Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever….
This is about the time where I want to throw up my hands and walk away from Revelation. The things that make no sense to me have begun. But God says, “Stay. Be still. Know that I am God. Trust me to speak to your heart.”
Revelation 4:10 …the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say….
The elders are worshiping God. Commentary says their crowns are ones that would have been won in competition. By laying their crowns before the throne, they are given God glory and praise for these victories. Praising God is certainly an idea I know and understand.
Revelation 4:11a …“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power….
Lord, Thank You for helping me to glean Your truth from this chapter that seems so baffling. I pray in the words of Revelation 4:11: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” Amen.
Revelation 4:11b …for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
Have a blessed day.