Worthy is the Lamb

I remember being a child, sitting in church hearing about Revelation, and then later on as a teenager reading it for myself and, in my lack of clarity, being afraid. All I saw was there would be a cost, a cost that’s the result of living in a world that desperately needs Jesus, a world where we are called to be in it but not “of it,” simultaneously sharing the gospel while keeping the expectations of society at throwing distance. But at the time, I shied away from it, unsure of the worth that I so plainly see now.
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Recently, I had another opportunity to be afraid. I was facing ridicule and persecution at my job for standing in a faith that my boss deemed “ridiculous” and “politically incorrect,” and in my momentary fear of what could happen as a result of defending my faith, I almost let that same faith lapse. But in that suspended moment I heard so clearly in my Spirit what I already knew to be the truth: “He’s worth it.” 

Every time I read Revelation now, all I’m reminded of is how worthy He really is. He is worth the discomfort or the ridicule. He is worthy of lifting His name, even, and especially, in the midst of the valleys.
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In reading Revelation, John speaks of Jesus’ worthiness. He writes, “He is worthy to take the scroll and open that seal” (Rev. 5:9, 12). When John attests to Jesus being worthy to open the seal, think of it as the scroll being a Holy letter addressed to Jesus alone, being the only One worthy of opening it. He alone was worthy of opening this Holy scroll because He alone died on the cross so that you and I might live! He alone is so worthy that every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea will proclaim, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13). 

How appropriate that worth is such a hot topic these days: how much is land worth? A home? Fuel? Milk and eggs? How much is my career worth in comparison to my family, even my faith? What is it that made Jesus worthy? With worth, there's usually a cost and Jesus’s cost for worthiness was death: 

• The painful trade of blood for salvation.
• For our righteousness.
• For our freedom.
• For our eternal life.
• For us to obtain all that falls under the Kingdom of Heaven. 

​Friends, be encouraged in that when you come face to face with the nature of this world, praise Him anyway. When you find persecution in the workplace, or discomfort in standing alone in your faith, be reminded of His worth. Be reminded that He faced not only ridicule, slander and persecution, but death, and was victorious. The victory that made a way for you and I to know what it is to openly step into that secret place found in unhindered, genuine worship, and find that same victory. Praise Him for paying the price of being our worthy sacrifice, even while we were still in the valley. Praising Him anyway because we can know that perseverance breeds faithfulness and “...faithfulness breeds righteousness” (Rom. 1:17). 

He paid it all with His Blood, so be heartened to return that sacrifice with praise, no matter what the valley looks like, because HE is worthy, because He is always faithful in our faithfulness, bringing us, every time, from the valley to the mountain top. 

Memory Verse: “And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” Revelation 5:9

About the Author

Hi Friends! I’m Faith, wife of six years to my wonderful husband, Ryan, and mama to the most precious earthly gifts, our spunky first born, Matthew, and our second little miracle who’s due in July 2022. Both of their little lives will forever be a testament to God’s Faithfulness as He’s proven to us time and time again that He delights in blessing His children. We live in a tiny little town in South Georgia called Sparks and I work as a Research & Development Technician within a breeding program for a seed company in a neighboring city. I enjoy my career but my heart and Spirit delight in the written word, specifically God’s Word. I’m passionate about writing and am ecstatic to be able to channel that passion into sharing His Will and Glory here on earth - to be His vessel so others will know Him, His heart for us, and how wonderful a life lived for Him will always undoubtedly be.