ANGELIC MINISTRY (PART 6)
TEXT: Revelation
4:1-8 (KJV)
1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.
3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.
7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
A careful study of the scripture
will reveal to you that the ministry of angels is in multi-dimensions though
with a great degree of specialization; angels have specific functions and
assignment in their service to God. Today we will dwell on angels that are
assigned to create an atmosphere of worship. Whenever there is a glimpse into
the throne of God in heaven the worship of angels around the throne will be
seen or heard about. You cannot talk about the throne of God without worship
being offered to the Almighty God who lives for ever and ever. Other angels
worship but the angel with this responsibility will lead others when it comes
to worship. They know how to stir the atmosphere for worship (It is believed
from scriptural evidences that the fallen angel Lucifer was in charge of this
group of angels before iniquity was found in him). These angels like all others
before the throne cannot help but cry Holy, Holy, Holy continually as they
behold the glory of God. Pointing to us that those who desire to come before
the throne of God must have a clean heart. This is the reason why so much
holiness is required of those who lead the worship in our various churches and
meetings. According to the scriptures God inhabits the praises of his people,
but before he will come such praises must be from sanctified vessels. It is the
duty of angels that are assigned to create an atmosphere of worship to help
stir the hearts of men to become prepared for the moment of divine visitation.
In a worship atmosphere that is saturated with the glory and presence of God
this category of angels are mightily at work. When they are there the singing and
the playing of the musical instruments becomes mightily inspired and unusual
things begins to happen. They are the ones seen in our text for today.
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