At the Center of the Throne

 "The Lamb at the center of the throne."
                                                   Rev 7:17

   In Rev 4:2, 3, John noted that the throne was in the center of heaven and all of heaven was focused on Him who was seated there.  Now John speaks of the One at the center of the throne is the Lamb.  But this should be no surprise:

•  All of creation points to Christ: Ps. 19:1 - 2.
•  All of Scripture points to Him: Lk. 24:27.
•  And the Church is to point to Him: Eph. 3:21.

   Thus we must ask, "Is our focus on the Throne of God and upon the Lamb?"  We know that it is a Throne of Judgment (Rev. 20:11 - 12), but for us it has become a Throne of Grace (Heb 4:16).

This time of year we must never lose sight of the throne even though it is hidden by a manger.