‘And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.’ (Revelation 5:6)
We have already drawn attention to the meaning of the horns symbolising strength and power, in this case seven horns signifying perfect power. The eyes denote Jesus’ all seeing capacity; note again the number seven, his knowledge is perfect and complete. The question then arises: How is this perfect power and knowledge of Jesus in heaven to be communicated on earth? Here we are given the answer: by the seven Spirits, ‘The Lamb has seven horns and eyes [referring to Jesus’ omnipotence and omniscience] which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.’ It is the Spirit which brings Christ’s strength and wisdom to the world which amounts to him mediating Christ’s presence. This is how the ascended Christ, who is bodily in heaven, is able to stand amongst the lampstands of the churches in Asia Minor. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Jesus (cf. Acts 16:6).
