Next, John received a vision of heaven. A voice invited him to go through an open door to heaven. Heaven was fantastic and glorious! John saw God sitting on his throne and described God’s appearance as beautiful, precious stones. Twenty- four elders, each on a separate throne, surrounded God. These elders were dressed in white and crowned with gold. Flashes of lightning and peals of thunder came from the throne. The Holy Spirit, represented by the seven lamps, blazed in front of the throne. Four living creatures with wings, each with a different face and covered with eyes, never stopped declaring the holiness of the eternal Lord God Almighty (8).

Heaven itself was majestic and nearly indescribable. But the focus was always on God on his throne. The living creatures gave him glory, honor, and thanks. The elders worshiped him, laying down their crowns. Our Lord and God is the only one worthy to receive all glory, honor, and power. He created all things and all creatures, including us, have life because of God alone.

How will you respond to this picture of heaven? Worship God as the heavenly creatures did in John’s vision!
Application: Father, you are holy and worthy. Please bring heaven into my heart so that I may overcome the world by worshiping you.
One Word: Give glory, honor, and power to God