Revelation 4:1-11

Two of the greatest questions that we as believers have are: what is heaven like? And what will we do in heaven?  John was given a glimpse of heaven’s glory as well as the activity in heaven.  What stands out in this brief description of heaven is the glory of God.  He is obviously the central figure of heaven.
THE WONDER OF HEAVEN: Heaven is all about God and His glory.  John describes and awesome scene with a huge throne surrounded by men and angles.  The scene was spectacular with the throne of God being central and all that was around the throne was focused on the Father.  There is a sea that looks like glass before the throne, thunder and lightning coming out of the throne, four angels behind the throne and twenty four elders surrounding the throne.  The picture John paints with his words is awesome and rather frightening.
THE WORSHIP OF HEAVEN: It is very clear that the activity of heaven is the worship of God.  The angles are worshiping God as they praise Him for His attribute of holiness.  The twenty-four elders fall before God and worship Him by casting their crowns at His feet.  John falls down before God and worships.  God has created us to be worshipers.  Unfortunately, many men have chosen to worship other things and gods of their own invention instead of God.  That will not be the case in heaven.  God is the central figure of heaven and all of our activity will be focused on the worship of Him.

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