All the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. They fell down on their faces before the throne and worshiped God …
~ Revelation 7:11

If there is anything that scripture – and Revelation in particular -- is abundantly clear about, it is that only God is to be worshiped. Not angels (19:10 and 22:8) nor demons (9:20) nor the Beast (14:9-11) – only God (4:10; 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 14:7; 15:4; 19:4-10; 22:9).

Five and possibly six times, the elders (and sometimes the four living creatures) who surround the throne of God are described as falling down to worship Him (4:10; 5:14; 7:11; 11:16; 19:4).

Let’s let the environment of reverence described before the throne of God in heaven inspire us to be devoted to humble worship as this new year begins.