The ultimate fulfillment of God's divine purpose and the realization of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth are profoundly reflected in the vision outlined in Revelation, which portrays the divine order and the sovereignty of God's throne. Within this vision, the throne of God serves as a window into His character, vividly illustrating His attributes—His holiness, justice, mercy, and sovereignty—all of which are gradually brought to fruition in the earthly realm. I see this as a timeless, all-encompassing portrayal that spans the entire course of world history, illustrating how God's plan unfolds from beginning to end. While this vision may coincide with the biblical narrative from the fall of man through to the consummation of all things—the new heavens and new earth—it also emphasizes how the Word of God becomes flesh, tangible, and real in the person of Jesus Christ. Our understanding of this divine plan begins in the Old Testament with a focus on the Word—the eternal Logos—who is the source of creation and the hope of salvation, fully realized in the incarnation of Christ. The timeline of events on earth, as seen through this divine lens, starts with the Lamb of God ascending to His throne, a focus rooted in Old Testament messianic prophecy and the imagery of the sacrificial Lamb. Yet, as we look upon the throne itself, we see a vision that transcends time—highlighting the Lamb’s eternal nature and His work that surpasses historical events. His redemptive mission, seen through His chosen ones—the redeemed—has implications that stretch back before the incarnation, linking heaven and earth in an unbroken divine story of salvation. Furthermore, this divine revelation of the Word reveals the Lamb’s Davidic identity, emphasizing His role as the Messiah descended from David’s line. The symbolic opening of the scroll, seen in Revelation, occurs as Christ enters the heavenly temple and declares that the prophecies and promises of that day have been fulfilled. These events are deeply rooted in Israel’s history, especially during its divided monarchy, illustrating the continuity between the Old Testament promises and their fulfillment in Christ. Thanks to the Lamb’s sacrifice on the cross, we now understand these apocalyptic events through the lens of the New Testament saints—those who have ascended to heaven and intercede before God, pointing to the cross as the foundation of their hope. It is compelling to observe the incense, symbolizing prayer and worship, moving from the earthly tabernacle of the Old Testament into the heavenly throne room of the New Testament. The angels in this vision serve as mediators of divine justice, as seen in the curses and judgments embedded within the law. The incarnate Word embodies the hope of the Old Testament saints, and it is this hope that causes John to weep in despair when the seals are broken and the divine plan seems threatened. These seals symbolize the unfolding of God's response to the turbulent events on earth—the chaos and upheaval following the cataclysm that ushered in the heavenly reality during the apocalyptic period. The multitude of saints from the Old Testament—those who have ascended through the Lamb’s death and resurrection—respond to these earthly upheavals, demonstrating the connection between heaven and earth. With these saints in heaven, we find ourselves in the final epoch of earthly history. I believe that our prayers in the New Testament are especially powerful because they are rooted in this divine narrative—they are intertwined with the catastrophic events that will ultimately lead to the renewal and restoration of the entire creation. This is particularly evident in the trumpet judgments, which echo the symbolism found throughout the Old and New Testaments. These trumpet calls reveal an eternal dimension, linking the prophetic imagery of the Old Testament with its fulfillment in the New. Our communion with heaven, mediated by the Lamb—our High Priest—becomes richer through prayer, especially as we reflect on the Psalms, which have long been a prayer book for God's people. The Lamb, now reigning from His heavenly throne, leads us in worship and intercession, guiding us toward eternal life in union with Him. Our prayers become even more significant amid disturbing signs in the natural world—such as the smoke rising from the heavenly altar—symbolizing both the suffering of creation and the gradual destruction of the earth. These signs mark the beginning of the final phase of history, signaling that God's ultimate plan is nearing its fulfillment.