Give Praise to the LORD

Scripture:
Revelation 4 (NKJV)

After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”

Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:

“Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come!”

Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

“You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.”

Devotional:

I read Revelation four pondering over what it says.  I try to imagine what these four creatures look like with little success.  I move on to the throne room and sea of glass.  I think of the emerald rainbow.  How beautiful the throne and surrounding areas must be.  The praises that are sung are for one who is truly worthy.  In fact no one else is worthy of our praise.

How often do you just give God praise?  No reasoning or special event needed.  Do you just offer up praise for God?  Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, first and last.  In fact He is also everything in between.  He alone is worthy of our praise.  We don’t have to sit in a church, or be in a revival in order to give God praise.  We can praise God anywhere anytime.  Turn on the radio if you want and sing your favorite praise song or hymn.  Find a friend to sing along with or just sing by yourself.  Tap your toes or clap your hands make a joyful noise unto the Lord.  Psalm 100 (NKJV):

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.

Sing and shout your praises to God for He alone is worthy…