
#107: Saints Ministering in Heaven - Version 1
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- Email: hpaulsilas@hotmail.com
- https://apostolicinternational.com/
- Statement of beliefs: https://apostolicinternational.com/statement-of-beliefs
- The sermon: https://apostolicinternational.com/sermons/SAINTS_MINISTERING_IN_HEAVEN.pdf
Heaven is not a place of retirement for weary Christians but a realm of eternal service, worship, and renewal in the presence of Jesus Christ. Revelation 4:4 shows us twenty-four elders seated around the throne, clothed in white and wearing crowns of gold. These elders represent both the reality of glorified saints and the symbolic ministry of the entire Church. Their circle around the throne signifies that all are equally near to the Lord, beholding His face without distraction, immersed in His beauty and majesty. In heaven, there will be no competing desires, only the unbroken joy of gazing upon Christ and responding instantly to His will. The elders also minister to others, as one comforted John in Revelation 5:5, reminding him that the Lion of Judah had prevailed. Saints who die in the Lord are not dead but alive, capable of encouraging and teaching, as the elders did when they explained the identity of the redeemed in Revelation 7:14. They also lead in worship, falling before the throne and presenting the prayers of the saints as golden vials before God. Their example warns us against Lucifer’s pride, for heaven is reserved for those who remain grateful and worshipful. The crowns on their heads, symbols of faithfulness and victory, are not worn in pride but cast at Jesus’ feet, teaching us humility—that all glory belongs to Him alone. For believers on earth, this vision is both an encouragement and a call to action. We must live as worshippers now, humbly offering our service and prayers, so that when our earthly race is finished, we too may receive crowns of righteousness and join the saints in eternal ministry. Fixing our eyes on Jesus, we prepare to dwell forever around His throne, serving in joy, love, and gratitude.