A beatitude found in Revelation 19:9 speaks of a marriage supper. Those who have been
"called to the marriage supper of the Lamb" are truly
"blessed." We are soon reminded as we read Revelation 19:9 that it is set in a context of Heavenly worship. According to verse one,
"a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God" (NKJV). Verse three adds another,
"Alleluia." Verse four, twenty elders and the four living creatures fell down worshipping saying,
"Alleluia." Verse five,
"a voice came from the throne, saying, 'Praise our God, all you His servants and those who fear Him, both small and great!'" The
"voice of a great multitude" thunders
"Alleluia" in verse six.
These beautiful saints (the bride) had been
"called" unto this great supper of the Lamb having been arrayed
"in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints" (verse 8). While John wished to worship even the messenger [angel] of the Lord (Rev. 1:1), he directs John to
"worship God!" This great chapter gives us five reasons that we should worship the Omnipotent Lord God. [Winkler, 10].
We worship because God saves (v. 1), because He is true (v. 2), because He is righteous (v. 2), because He avenges those who have been mistreated while serving Him (v. 2-4), and because He is Omnipotent and Sovereign (v. 6). Whether "small or great" (v. 5), we should offer our worship and praise unto God. The Hebrews writer reminds us "therefore by Him [Jesus Christ, added WR] let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name" (Hebrews 13:15, NKJV). In Christ and through Christ, we can fulfill what our Father in Heaven seeks: "...the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:23-24).
Works Referenced:
Winkler, Dan. The Church at Home With God: A Study of Revelation. Tuscaloosa, AL: Winkler Publications, 2006. Print. Life Changing Studies With an Open Bible.
