2 Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne.

A. In the Spirit - John was in a spiritual frame of mind. He was open and ready to see and hear and record what God is willing to show him. See also chapter 1:10.

B. Throne is set - God is on the throne. He is the all-powerful One. Here we are reminded that God is powerful and has all dominion. God is in control of what happens on earth.

C. Regardless of what happens, good or bad as we view it, God is still on His throne. He is guiding history toward the climax He plans. He is in command.

D. The symbol of a throne occurs more that 40 times in the book of Revelation.

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