Revelation 5:1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed with seven seals.
As I read Revelation 5 and its commentary, I am reminded of Hebrews 4:12 (For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword….) Commentary says about Revelation 5 things like “The best solution is to see the scroll as….” and I’m just not convinced any text, especially God’s divine word, can be pinned down quite so neatly.
Revelation 5:6a Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders….
Revelation is compounded by the fact that it is a retelling of a prophetic dream. I truly don’t think absolutes of interpretation are the point or the goal. This is where that alive and active scripture is at its fullest. We should be having rich conversations about potential and possibility based on the text itself. Instead, I for one am too afraid to even hazard a guess. I think we are missing something crucial here.
Revelation 5:6b …The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
Lord of all Creation, Thank You for Your word. Thank You for the reminder that Your word is alive and active. Help me to be able to see and ponder the possibilities, to talk with others about Your word , so that we can live more fully in You. Help me not to be afraid. Amen.
Revelation 5:7 He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne.
Have a blessed day.