There Is A Throne | Priscilla Shirer | Elevation Church

Main message: Even in suffering and hardship (like John on Patmos), God leaves a door open to heaven so believers can access His presence and perspective; seeing the throne and the seated King (Jesus) means the battle is already won and changes how we live and respond. She finishes with an invitation to receive Christ.

Key points:

• Priscilla reads Revelation 4 and frames John’s exile on Patmos as an example of being in a “rock quarry” of suffering yet given a heavenly vision.
• The “door standing open” shows there is always access to God’s presence, power, and perspective even when circumstances are bleak.
• The central image is the throne and the One seated on it—Christ’s sovereign, unshakable rule means we fight from victory, not for victory.
• We are called to live in two places at once: feet planted in earthly realities but minds fixed on things above (Colossians 3:1), pausing to “come up here” in prayer/worship before decisions.
• Personal stories (Miss Dory’s testimony) and John’s vision emphasize that sensing God’s nearness in darkness changes how we endure; she closes with a call to accept Jesus.

Scriptures mentioned: Revelation 4, Revelation 3:20, Colossians 3:1