In the book of Revelation we find the great vision of John, who was chosen to be shown the things that were to happen, that man was a witness and wrote each of the words that the Lord gave him.
That is why we are showing you below the words that the angels declared for Him who lives and reigns forever and ever, He who was sacrificed and resurrected to show His glory, His majesty and His great power.
In the chapter we will analyze in this article we can see that when the angel tells John that there was no one who could open the book and untie the seals, John cried out of sadness. But then we see what happened when the angel came back and spoke to this man who saddened him, and would you like to know what happened next? Keep reading and you will find out.
This scene places us in one of the most solemn and majestic moments in all of Scripture. Heaven itself is opened before the eyes of the apostle, and what he witnesses is not merely symbolic imagery, but a revelation of divine authority, redemption, and eternal sovereignty. John is not observing from a distance; he is emotionally involved. His heart trembles at what he sees, and his sorrow shows us how deeply he understood the importance of the sealed book. It represented God’s redemptive plan and the fulfillment of history itself.
The silence that surrounded the throne must have felt heavy and overwhelming. Imagine the weight of knowing that no one in heaven, nor on earth, nor under the earth was worthy to open the scroll. Without someone worthy, justice would not be completed and redemption would remain unfinished. That is why John wept. His tears reflect the longing of all creation for deliverance and restoration.
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 5:12
For this man who was very attentive, who began to receive the words of the Creator, those wonderful visions, but suddenly everything took a turn, because everything took another turn that changed sadness into joy.
At that very moment, hope entered the scene. One of the elders spoke words of comfort, telling John not to weep because the Lion of the tribe of Judah had prevailed. Yet when John looked, he did not see a roaring lion, but a Lamb as it had been slain. This image is deeply moving: victory did not come through force, but through sacrifice. The conqueror is the One who gave His life. The throne of heaven is ruled by humility, obedience, and redeeming love.
John was amazed when he heard that there was indeed a Lamb like the one slain, he took the book. Then the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and praised the Lord who lives and reigns.
Their worship was immediate and wholehearted. They held harps and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. This reminds us that every prayer offered in faith is precious before God. Nothing is forgotten. Every cry, every tear, every whisper of trust rises before His throne. Heaven itself responds to the prayers of God’s people.
As the Lamb took the book, the atmosphere changed completely. What began as sorrow turned into triumphant praise. The sound of worship grew louder and louder, filling all creation. The elders bowed, the living creatures proclaimed His holiness, and the song of redemption echoed across heaven. It was not a quiet song, but a declaration that shook the universe: the Lamb is worthy.
And behold, he heard the voice of many angels and elders, and their number was millions upon millions, surrounding the throne of the Lamb and praising the Lord, saying, “Wisdom, power, praise, strength, glory and honor are yours, Lord, creator of all things.” Don’t you think this great event is wonderful?
This multitude cannot even be counted. It shows us that worship is the natural response of all creation when confronted with the glory of Christ. Every angel, every elder, every redeemed soul joins together in unity. There are no divisions, no rivalries, no distractions—only pure adoration. Heaven teaches us what true worship looks like: hearts fixed entirely on the worthiness of the Lamb.
When we meditate on this passage, we are invited to join that same worship even now. Though we are still on earth, our hearts can already belong to the throne room of God. Every time we praise Him, every time we trust His sovereignty, we echo the song of heaven. Our lives themselves can become offerings of gratitude to the One who redeemed us with His blood.
Our God is sovereign and His is the glory and the power. Come, let us sing to Him because His throne is surrounded by great glory. Let every people, tribe, tongue and nation of the earth praise the Lord, only He is worthy of majesty.
May we never forget that the Lamb who was slain now reigns forever. His victory is certain, His kingdom unshakable, and His promises faithful. Therefore, let our sadness turn into joy, our fear into faith, and our silence into praise. For truly, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and worthy is His name forever and ever. Amen.