Adoration

When Herod the king heard the words “King of the Jews,” he immediately feared a threat to his rule and was bent on finding the child. He had no intention of worshipping or adoring this child. In his own insecurity, Herod secretly planned to kill this King so He would not be a challenge to his authority.

Silence in Heaven

And then Jesus, the lion from the tribe of Judah, stepped forward, reached out His nail-scarred hand and took the scroll.  A thunderous chorus erupted from thousands upon thousands of angels, the four living creatures, and the 24 elders saying,  “Worthy, worthy is the Lamb of God who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength, honor and glory and blessing.”