Redemption

Chapter 5 unfolds redemption. It is not the question then who Jesus is, but what He is! And for the comfort of the saints, the heavenly drama is shown. John in a mortal body is a picture of the weakness of the present condition of the saints in communion with God. Though in heaven, John displays his foolishness and weeps much. The saints, carrying about with them a body of sin and death, always display their foolishness in God's presence. But be it so, all the grace of God is shown forth in this scene for the comfort of John's heart.
Why should John weep at what man is? Had he forgotten there was a Man who was worthy? He shows his bewilderment in God's presence and weeps much, because he had forgotten the Lamb who was worthy to take the book and to open the seven seals thereof. And notice, it is not only His personal worthiness, but the redeemed worship Him in a new song, and declare His worthiness because He was slain and had redeemed them to God by His blood. This is His worthiness. He has glorified God in shedding His blood for us. He has not been content to abide alone. He has redeemed us unto God by His blood, and we shall reign with Him.