J.A. Matteson
A notable hush filled the sanctuary of heaven as the elders paused in anticipation of the One worthy to open the book closed up with seven seals. "Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing'" (Rev. 5:12). Enduring His humiliation on the cross the Son of God is exalted to supremacy. The Lamb that was slain in meekness is coronated with power and might. The Lamb who was received up into heaven will soon return as the Lion of the tribe of Judah to vanquish His foes. All power and authority is given to the Son who will reign in righteousness and shatter with a rod of iron His opposition. All of the energy of the nuclear weapons of men, multiplied tens of millions of times, are as a scant whimper in comparison to one word spoken by the Lamb in judgment. Make straight a highway for our God. Let us lift up our hearts for the reception of the Lamb, for the day of His appearing is near.
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