(6) And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. (7) And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Everything here mentioned is blessed. Christ in the midst of the throne. This is gloriously descriptive of his power and God-HEAD. The centre of the throne can only be suited for Him, in whom all fulness dwells. He could not have been seen in the midst of the throne, had he not possessed it. And he could not have possessed it, had he not been in his divine nature and essence, One with the Father over all, God blessed forever I So, that here is a most decided evidence of the Godhead of Christ. John saw him as a Lamb, in the midst of the throne.
Secondly. He saw him stand as a Lamb that had been slain; that is, I apprehend, bearing on his glorified body, the marks of our redemption. As if fresh blood appeared upon him. A sweet assurance this, of the perpetual and everlasting efficacy of his sacrifice. He stood as if he had been slain, Reader! never lose sight
of this. The merits of Christ's blood are as powerful, and will remain so forever, as in the moment of his death. For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified, Hebrews 10:14
Thirdly. By the midst of the throne must be understood, that all power is his, and that he is there to administer all government. For whether we consider this throne as a throne of grace, or a throne of justice, or a throne of glory, Jesus in the midst of it, implies that his is the office of administration to all. Oh! what a thought for all his redeemed ones to keep in view and cherish, and especially when they are told, that Jesus is there for them, and that they are commanded at all times, and upon all occasions, to come boldly to the throne of grace, to obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need, Hebrews 4:16
Fourthly. Christ is further described in this scripture, as having seven horns and seven eyes, meaning, as seven is a perfect number, that Jesus hath a perfection of power, and a perfection of knowledge; with the one to hear up and strengthen all his redeemed against their enemies, and to destroy them; and with the other, having all knowledge, to have a clear apprehension of all their wants, and to provide for them. Reader! shall not you and I find comfort from this precious view, of the Lamb of God which John saw in vision? There can be no question of the efficacy of his blood, for he appeared and stood a Lamb, as it had been slain. There can be no question of his carrying on his High Priestly office for his Church; for he stood as advocates stand to plead, There can be no question of his success, in pleading his own merits and blood, for the marks of that blood were still upon him; and he Was in the midst of the throne, to show his triumphs and his own personal glory. There can be no doubt, but that he will bring all his redeemed up to himself in heaven, for he was seen in the midst, of the Abram, as if to say, he had taken possession of it in their name. Precious Lord Jesus! give me with the eye of faith, unceasingly to behold thee, in this most blessed view, and let my soul be warmed continually, with the conscious assurance, that I have redemption in thy blood. Then shall I centre all my confidence in the Lord, who is in the centre of the throne for his people.