Have you all seen how beautiful the sunsets are here in Kansas? I have been noticing them more this year. I marvel at the way God fills the sky with his radiant colors. Any time God fills the firmament, His creation reminds me how great He is.
We all fall short of the glory of God. We are mere humans. I can barely grow a plant from a seed. I fail to love those around me as much as they need to be loved. Would I be willing to give my wealth or an organ to someone in need? I have definitely considered it, but if the situation presented itself tomorrow, would I actually follow through? I am not worthy.
But no one in Heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Rev 5:3-4
Our culture tells me that I should rely on myself, and that I should do what makes me happy. That doesn’t make sense to me. If I relied on myself, I would be let down. I can fail. Then I would be in despair.
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. Rev 5:5-6
HE is the one I can put my trust in. He does not fail. He is the one who paints the skies with blues that symbolize Heaven, reds that remind me of the atoning blood he shed, yellows which represent the precious gold of Heaven refined as we want to be, and white a symbol for holiness and righteousness. He is the Lamb who was slain. He. Is. Worthy.
I think this is the scripture God wanted to remind us of. As I was writing this, I switched to another online tab. I don’t know why, but I typed in “He is worthy”. This amazing song came up which I have loved and it includes this same scripture from Revelations.
Let God be the one you rely on. He is worthy. Look at all He has made and what He has done. We will worship Him because He is worthy. Amen.
-Amy Thompson