SCRIPTURE: Revelation (NIV) 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. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?” 3 But no-one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the scroll or even look inside it. 4 I wept and wept because no-one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside.
OBSERVATION: The scroll needing to be opened was in the hand of the one sitting on the throne. If anyone could open it, the omnipotent, omniscient could open it. Bu, no he could not. He was not legally qualified. Everything in heaven must be holy, perfectly clean.
SCRIPTURE: Revelation (NIV) 5: 5 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.”
OBSERVATION: The scroll of judgment could only be opened by one who had fully endured the temptations to sin yet had resisted. And only one meeting those qualifications was available: JESUS! He had endured every temptation to sin, even unto death, but did not sin!
APPLICATION: Jesus is the only name under heaven, given among men, by which we can be saved! He is the only one who has paid the price for our sins! (Acts 4:12; 1Timothy 2:5) Those who are still carrying the weight of their sin should hurry to receive the forgiveness He has purchased by His death. Those who have received His forgiveness and made Him their Lord can walk in the love and freedom He provides.
PRAYER: Lord, forgive the sins of everyone who confesses that they are a sinner and surrenders their heart and life to you. Fill their lives with peace and joy. And Lord, for all who have already received your forgiveness and made you the Lord of their lives, may they receive the joy and confidence that you will lead them every day for their good and your glory. Amen
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