J.C. Ryle on Christ as All in Heaven

"Like the altar in Solomon's temple, Christ crucified will be the grand object in heaven.  That altar struck the eye of everyone who entered the temple gates.  It was a great bronze altar, twenty cubits broad, as broad as the front of the temple itself (2 Chron. 3:4; 4:1).  So in like manner will Jesus fill the eyes of all who enter glory.  In the midst of the throne, and surrounded by adoring angels and saints, there will be 'the Lamb that was slain.'  And 'the Lamb shall be the light of the place' (Rev. 5:6; 21:23).

"The praise of the Lord Jesus, will be the eternal song of all the inhabitants of heaven.  They will say with a loud voice, 'Worthy is the Lamb that was slain . . . Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb forever and ever' (Rev. 5:12, 13).

"The service of the Lord Jesus will be one eternal occupation of all the inhabitants of heaven.  We shall 'serve Him day and night in His temple' (Rev. 7:15).  Blessed is the thought that we shall at length attend on Him without distraction, and work for Him without weariness.

"The presence of Christ Himself shall be one everlasting enjoyment of the inhabitants of heaven.  We shall see His face, and hear His voice, and speak with Him as friend with friend (Rev. 22:4).  Sweet is the thought that whoever may be at the marriage supper, the Master Himself will be there.  His presence will satisfy all our wants (Ps. 17:15).