The Lamb has just taken the scroll from the One who is seated on the throne. His worth and qualification to open the scroll and break its seals has been recognised by all but something even more astounding happens!

There is a question that should burn in our hearts: Who is worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals?

We see in the story of creation, in Genesis, that when God speaks it happens. God said ‘let there be light’ and there was light. It is the same when He says: “Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice!”

Let’s resist the urge to make ourselves the centre of attention and choose instead to point others toward His grace, mercy, goodness and power. Let’s choose to worship.

As I think upon this beautiful Psalm and David’s life, I can’t shake that praise can only come at a revelation of God's nature.

There is a prophetic invitation for us to sing a new song to the Lord. That is something we try to pursue in the house of prayer.

God didn’t need to address His Son through the prophet Isaiah. He chooses to give us this glimpse into his eternal relationship with the Son for our benefit.

The golden crown of Isaiah’s prophesies are the awesome insights into the coming Messiah, Jesus.

God is looking for those who pray and don't lose heart. Even in a house of prayer it’s so easy to be focused on the outworking instead of the heart, we can think schedule instead of intimacy.

Actually, keeping Jesus at the centre! Whether our primary work is intercession or hands-on ministry we can't lose our focus on Jesus.

The bigger question is whether God is in control? Absolutely. Jesus is fully in control…

The most important thing to know about Manchester House of Prayer is why we do what we do. It’s Jesus. Simply, He's worth it!