Scripture Reading: Revelation 4:1-11

Key Verse:

At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne.

Revelation 4:2-3

We recently moved and were faced with the decision of where to put all the furniture in the living room. We have a sofa, a love seat, and an arm chair, some end tables, and the television. When I flipped through magazines and browsed through Pinterest, I saw a lot of inspiring photos about centering the furniture around a fireplace or a large window or a built in bookcase. All the pictures were beautiful and inspiring, but let’s be real. We ended up centering our living room around the television. And if our house hunting was any indication, most people arrange their living room with the television as the focal point, too. When you use your living room to watch movies or play video games together, it makes sense.

The focal point of heaven makes sense, too. In Revelation chapter 4, John describes the colorful scene of God on His throne receiving worship from His creatures. All attention is on Him. Obviously. Because He is worthy. He created all things by His will.

Not only is God worthy of being the center of attention in heaven, but that is true now, too. In what way do you demonstrate that God is the focal point of your life? Is there any way you can order your physical space to show that God is the center of your attention? You could have Scripture displayed on your walls. You can have Bibles strategically placed around your house so you can have quiet time where ever you land for a moment. You can have worship music tuned in on your car radio.

Comment below with any other ways you show that God is the focal point of your life.

More from the Summer Series Devotions in Revelation:

• You are Blessed: Revelation 1:1-8
• Drawn to the Light: Revelation 1:9-20
• Security Guard: Revelation 3:7-13