The Throne of Grace

“Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.” (Revelation 4:2)

“The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all.” (Psalm 103:19)

When we last left John, he had just seen a doorway to heaven open up and heard a voice invite him to ‘come up’. The blood of Jesus has made the way for us to meet with God! This is the greatest truth in all human history and the greatest privilege of our lives.

Immediately after receiving the invitation, John goes into the Spirit (the realm where God’s invisible world becomes visible and tangible). The first thing he sees is a throne set in heaven, with One seated on it. As you meditate on this verse, it can be helpful to ask the Holy Spirit questions: What does the throne look like? How big is this throne? What are the colors, the sounds surrounding this scene?

Also helpful in meditation is reading through the verse several times, each time emphasizing a different word or phrase. As you focus on different parts of the verse, it will come alive to you in dynamic ways. See the following examples to stir your thinking:

Consider that the throne is set in heaven. It is established. It is firm. It is unmovable, unshakeable, and unchangeable. It is set as the pillar for all things visible and invisible. The throne, the rule of God, is the standard by which all of life is measured.

Consider that there is One seated on the throne. No one else is sovereign over the universe but God alone. He is totally set apart as having all power and authority.

Meditation is meant to lead you to interact with God Himself. The Book is wonderful, but the purpose of the Book is to lead you to the Author. As we have considered the throne of God, let's take time to actually speak with the One on the throne.

I am reminded that we can come before the throne to receive what we need for each day. Today, as you have pictured the throne of God, come before Him in prayer and receive what you need. There is fresh grace for you today, but it is your responsibility to take the time to come before Him and ask for it.

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)