by Deb Trojak
Revelation is one of my favorite books of the Bible and every time I go through it, I learn so many new things about God and Who He is. My favorite chapter this time through is Chapter 5. John has been taken up to heaven and is dazzled by God on His throne and the worship that is happening continuously. And then he notices a sealed scroll in the right hand of the One sitting on the throne.
A search commences to find one who is worthy to open this scroll. And no one in heaven or on earth is found that can. At this point, John weeps.
Why? It’s just a piece of paper, right? Oh, but it is so much more. This is the title deed to the earth. If no one can take the scroll, open it, and redeem it, then the world continues as it is — in the clutches of sin. And so, John weeps.
But then! One of the elders approaches him and says,
’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…He came and took the scroll from the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.(Revelation 5:5-7)
Around the time I began studying Chapter 5, Laura introduced the song “Is He Worthy?” to our congregation. I honestly cannot sing this song without crying because it is such a beautiful expression of this passage of Scripture.
“Is anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave.
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is.”
(Lyrics: Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive)
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave.
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is.”
(Lyrics: Andrew Peterson and Ben Shive)
Why is He worthy? Because He is God. Because He became flesh and dwelt among us. Because He lived a perfect life. Because He paid the price for our sins with His blood. And the best part is that He will someday return to redeem and restore what is rightfully His. May we be eagerly awaiting and preparing for that day.