Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they say: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

Devotion based on Revelation 5:11,12

Whom do you praise? Is it some college basketball team that wins repeated national championships? Does your praise go to your son or daughter for getting an “A” on a test or winning a blue ribbon? No doubt, lots of hard work and effort were put forth. Parents are proud of their children’s accomplishments. Fans rejoice in the victory. But step aside from all that and ask yourself, who is worthy of praise?

Star athletes have their flaws. Children aren’t always cherubs. Yet there is one, and one alone, who is worthy of everyone’s praise, and his name is Jesus.

The apostle John records what he heard and saw in this vision of heaven. Before him are countless angels giving praise to Jesus alone! But it’s not just praise for praise’s sake. They let us know exactly why Jesus alone is worthy of praise. They call him “the Lamb who was slain.”

On Calvary, Jesus shed his blood in our place to pay for all our sins! Because of his perfect sacrifice, the gates of heaven are open for all who believe! This is why Jesus alone is worthy of the angels’ praises as well as yours and mine!

The best part is that you don’t have to wait until heaven to join in praising Jesus. Each week we gather to worship Jesus and sing his praises. Each day you give glory to Jesus as you read the Bible. Throughout each day, sing a song of praise to him who has forgiven all your sins and promised you eternal life in heaven.

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