11 And I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, and of the living creatures, and of the elders; and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,

12 In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

— Revelation 5:11-12

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

— Isaiah 53:7

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

— Revelation 12:11

And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are Your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!

— Revelation 15:3

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Blessings to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus.

In God’s throne room, following the first new song for the Lamb, John was awed to see a crescendo of worship bursted with the song of countless angels. This second song of praise emerges from a massive company of angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. As far as John could see, angels encircled the elders, the living creatures and God’s throne. All heaven’s company joins to sing with immense joy and reverence.

The throne scene of Revelation 4 celebrated God’s worthiness as creator of all things. The first song of chapter 5 declares the Lamb worthy because of His great act of redemption. Such worship of the Lamb cannot be contained. Now the numerous angels declare that the slain Lamb is worthy to receive the song of praise in seven distinct qualities. He is worthy to receive all power as He is omnipotent, to receive unimaginable wealth as all things in heaven and earth belong to Him, to receive all wisdom as He knows everything and applies His knowledge with flawless precision, to receive unlimited strength as He is stronger than any foe and never grow weary, and to receive highest honor, glory and praise as He is honorable and flawless. His authority merits all allegiance and praise.