The Lord – He is Worthy
The thought of being described as “worthy” is someone deemed as having “worth” or “value.” Used in a sentence, an example might be, “that person is worthy of consideration for a promotion.” Another might be, “Because of his reputation, and having published a number of research papers in his field of expertise, what he says is worthy of believing.”
Let us look at the following verses in Hebrews chapter 3 and Revelation chapter 5. (The word worthy is in bold and underlined for emphasis).
Hebrews 3
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after; But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (Hebrews 3:1-6)
Revelation 5
And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne. And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. (Revelation 5:1-14)
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. (Revelation 4:11)
There is a day coming, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Philippians 2:10-11)
Because of who He is and what he has done (and will do), the Lord Jesus Christ is most certainly worthy of our adoration, our love, our praise and our worship!
| Jesus, our Lord, with what joy we adore Thee, Chanting our praise to Thyself on the throne! Blest in Thy presence, we worship before Thee, Own Thou art worthy, and worthy alone. Refrain: Lord, Thou art worthy: Lord, Thou art worthy; Lord, Thou art worthy, and worthy alone! Blest in Thy presence, we worship before Thee, Own Thou art worthy, and worthy alone! Verily God, yet become truly human, Lower than angels to die in our stead; How has that long promised “Seed of the woman” Trod on the serpent and bruised his head! [Refrain] How didst Thou humble Thyself to be taken. Led by Thy creatures and nailed to the cross. Hated of men, and of God too forsaken, Shunning not darkness, the curse, and the loss. [Refrain] How hast Thou triumphed, and triumphed with glory, Battled death’s forces, rolled back every wave! Can we refrain then from telling the story? Lord, Thou art Victor o’er death and the grave. [Refrain] |