Before the Throne. We can only imagine what our worship will be like. Will our voices harmonize with the angels? Will we dance on the streets that are golden? Surrounded by God’s glory, exceeding the limits of our imagination, maybe in awe we will just be still.
Before the Throne. We will be surrounded by our forever family of fellow worshippers. The Apostle John records “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” (Revelation 7:9) Joined together in perfect peace with the sole purpose of worship.
Before the Throne. Eyes fixed on the One who is Worthy. The chorus of unparalleled beauty displayed in the brush strokes of God’s creative diversity. For some reason, I don’t think the great multitude will be singing in English.
Before the Throne. We will discover glory beyond glory. The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, that “we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Before the Throne. Encountering Him at last face to face and beholding His glory, we will also reflect His glory as we experience complete transformation by His glory. Perfect worship untainted by sin.
Before the Throne. The Lamb who was slain is our salvation. He also tenderly cares for us as our Shepherd. And He is our Bridegroom. Awaiting the Great Wedding Feast.
Before the Throne. John writes, “Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: ‘Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.’” (Revelation 19:6-7)
Before the Throne. Those with their names written in the book of life will hear Him say, “‘I am making everything new!’... ‘It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children.’” (Revelation 21:5-7)
Before the Throne. We are made ready. We are named His. We are victorious. We are receivers of life. We are givers of worship. Hallelujah. Come, Lord Jesus.
Have you had an experience that made you say, This is what heaven feels like?
Two experiences come to mind for me. The first is a time of worship during International Student orientation at Calvin College when my daughter was starting as a freshman. Looking around at all of the nations represented in the chapel gave me goosebumps, anticipating what heaven will be like. And worship time this past summer, during a retreat with Joni & Friends for families affected by disabilities, was another very moving experience. The joining of voices and bodies of all abilities together in complete freedom of expression in worship is an experience I will never forget.