One of my favorite book titles is The Last Days Are Here Again. Most every generation since Jesus has believed He would return during their lifetime. Unfortunately, the Book of Revelation scares many of us. I encourage you to read: Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson. This book opened my understanding that Revelation was written by a man, John, in exile (knocked out of the ministry) - he lost his church, community and purpose in life. When this discouraged believer had a “revelation” from God, it got him back on his feet and reminded him the Lamb and the Lion (not Rome or Babylon) win. Christians need not lose their nerve. Churches must be instructed and corrected. Worship needs to be core. Worship (Revelation 4-5) follows one of the most famous verses in the Bible: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20) Worship centers, gathers, reveals, sings and affirms (Reversed Thunder, pg. 59). Main point: It’s not WHAT is in heaven, but WHO is on the throne! As 4:1 shows, the door in heaven is still open! Let’s read about and learn to worship God His way, just as Jesus taught us to pray: “your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” - Pastor Tom Harrison