John described who He saw -- Revelation 4:4-5: Around the throne John saw twenty-four elders. John observed that these elders were sitting on thrones. The elders are representative of the people of God, or the great company of the redeemed. The picture of victorious saints is seen even more clearly as we observe the white robes and crowns. Isaiah 61:10 says, "...He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness." The white robes represent the righteousness gained by the faithful through the Christ. The crowns show final victory for the faithful. (2 Timothy 4:8) God's faithful people have eternal victory through Christ. They can look forward to a robe and a crown. Christians become joint heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:17) What a joy to anticipate reigning with Christ!

The lightnings, thunderings, and voices around the throne are reminiscent of God's presence at Mount Sinai. (Exodus 19:16-19) These things communicate the power and majesty associated with the throne of the Almighty. The "Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God." This is a representation of the Holy Spirit of God. What a victory it will be when the Christians sit on a throne with the Christ, in the presence of God and in the presence of the Holy Spirit of God.

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