Seeing Jesus (4)

And one of the elders said to me, "Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals." And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. (Rev 5:5-6 ESV)

Sometimes a new translation brings out new treasure from the Word of God. Others say that Jesus the Lamb was standing in the middle of the throne - well that certainly is rich pickings. But I also like the idea of John seeing Jesus between the living creatures and the throne.

Christ is the great "In-Betweener", the Advocate, the Reconciler between God and his creation. Clearly the throne speaks of God; but have you ever considered what the living creatures represent? Without going too deep at all,

it's not to hard to see that they are in some way representative of earthly creation.

In this vision, John sees Jesus between God and his creation; our means of access and association with God, and God's means of communicating his life and blessing to us!

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (

Heb 4:14,16)

Comments

[james aubrey]

good to have you back matthew!

[Peter Crabtree]

So pleased you've blogged again Matthew. be encouraged.

[Olive B]

Welcome back Matthew. You've been missed.