Uniquely Qualified!

For Thursday, September 22, 2022::

Revelation 5:5 NLT: “One of the twenty-four elders said to me, ‘Stop weeping! Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the heir to David’s throne, has won the victory. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals.’”

Jesus, being the Son of God, is unique. In Revelation ch. 5, God, on his throne in heaven, is holding a scroll with seven seals, and no one - even in heaven - is worthy of taking that scroll from God’s hand, breaking the seals and sharing the information. Not the 4 living beings, not the 24 elders and none of the angels. It turns out that only Jesus is suitable for this task!

Jesus was perpetually obedient to the will of the Father. When God wanted to establish a New Covenant with his created souls, mankind, Jesus was the only suitable messenger. The one who lived a sinless life himself was the only one who could forgive all our sins. His sacrifice paid the price to redeem all who would believe.

Jesus still is a friend to believers. When we transition to the next life, he will welcome us with open arms. He’s uniquely qualified to usher us into heaven!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship, 3249 30th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406