A Throne Set in Heaven.

Now we know that the Godhead rules over all, and that no one can approach them, as they dwell in unapproachable light. They are Spirit.

                                                      `who alone has immortality,

                                                  dwelling in unapproachable light,

                                                 whom no one has seen or can see,...`

                                                                                               (1 Tim. 6: 16)

So this is not the Godhead`s throne, which is beyond the created order, but another throne will be set up, and this will be in the third heaven. Note, this throne will be visible to those who will be in that realm - the angels and the overcomers.   

                                      ` Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold,

                                    A throne set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.`                                                                                                                                                     (Rev. 4: 2)

Then we will see that the `one` on this throne is described to be like glorious gem stones, the `Jasper and Sardius` stones. They were the first and last on the High Priest`s breastplate. So now we realise that this throne, this rulership is for a High Priest.

                                   `And he who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius in appearance;...`

                                                                                                                    (Rev. 4: 3)

A royal High Priest, a King and a Priest. These two offices were never put together on earth, but kept separate, however in this supreme position of rulership, on this throne there will be a High Priest. The Prophet Zechariah prophesied this -

                                             `He....shall sit and rule on His throne;

                                               so He shall be a Priest on His throne..

                                    and the counsel of peace shall be between them.`

                                                                                                        (Zech. 6:13)

Lucifer was a kingpriest and had his throne in this realm. However he was found unworthy and cast out. There has never been another visible ruler on a throne here till this throne is set up.

This throne in the third heaven will mark the beginning of the restoration of all things. From here all other rule will be dealt with, whether demonic or of man.