The Lamb Still Holds The Scroll

Monday, April 27

Revelation 6:1-2 (ESV)

“Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come!”And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he came out conquering, and to conquer.”

Devotion

In John’s heavenly vision, the spotlight is not first on the white horse or its rider, but on the Lamb. It is the Lamb who opens the first seal. At His command, a rider emerges—armed with a bow, granted a crown, and sent forth to conquer.

 

Yet the central truth of this moment echoes through the entire chapter and the rest of Revelation: The Lamb still holds the scroll.  

Even as forces of conquest and conflict are released, they operate only under God’s sovereign permission. The persecutions, disasters, and turmoil that follow are not random chaos, but part of God’s deliberate end-time plan. 

For believers, there will be moments of peace in this life, but complete and lasting peace will only come when Christ returns. Revelation paints a picture of coming persecutions and natural disasters, yet it ultimately points us to the great joy awaiting God’s people. 

In our daily lives, we often chase the promise of peace, victory, or security through money, fame, or power—only to find them empty. John’s vision calls us to fix our eyes instead on the One who holds the scroll and opens its seals: Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world! 

Begin this week with these truths in mind: 

• God is never surprised or overpowered. Never. Not once! 

• The story of history is, and forever will be, moving forward under the Lamb’s control. 

• You do not have to understand every detail of the future to trust the One who holds it. 

Remain faithful in the present—trusting, obeying, and proclaiming the hope we have in Christ. When you do, you will be able to endure whatever storms may come while you wait for the day when every tear is wiped away and true, lasting peace reigns.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus, 

Lamb of God, thank You that You still hold the scroll and that nothing is outside of Your control. When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, help me to trust in Your sovereignty and rest in Your peace. Strengthen my faith to remain steady, obedient, and hopeful, knowing that You are guiding all things according to Your perfect plan. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

When you feel anxious or uncertain, pause and remind yourself: “The Lamb still holds the scroll.” Choose to trust God in that moment, whether through prayer, obedience, or surrender—fixing your focus on Christ instead of your circumstances.

Resources

• Missed yesterday’s message? Catch the latest in our Return of Jesus series: “What Will Happen The Day After The Rapture?” It’s a powerful and eye-opening word that will challenge and encourage you to live ready.

• This week, set a daily reminder with the phrase: “The Lamb still holds the scroll.” Pair it with 1 minute of prayer surrendering your worries to God.