The book of Revelation is a book written about God's plan for people of all nations who are living in this particular time, in the future, when all the final prophecies of the OT will be fulfilled. It is a book of terror and judgement for those who are in rebellion against God, salvation, and mercy for those who repent and bow to Christ as Lord and Savior. While this book was written about the future, it definitely is beneficial to us who are living now. It goes into great detail about the judgement that awaits those who deny God and follow their own path of sinful rebellion leading to destruction.
Rev.8:13 Then I looked, and I heard an eagle crying with a loud voice as it flew directly overhead, "Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, at the blasts of the other trumpets that the three angels are about to blow!"
This book was given by God for a warning of physical judgement across creation and personal judgement for idolatry and immorality. This book gives a call for action to the church to proclaim the gospel to the nations. We are to fervently pray for God's kingdom to come and fearlessly proclaim the gospel to all. Our battle is fierce, the demons want to destroy us but our prayers are effective! Our prayers go up and God's mercy comes down. We do not fear because our God is faithful! God is showing His power over the gods of this world. He will vindicate His people amid opposition in this world! He extends His mercy to sinners around the world! He upholds His justice amid sin in this world!
Rev.11:18 The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying the destroyers of the earth."
Our lives are secure, our suffering expected, out task prophetic, our message clear, our light unquenchable, our souls untouchable, our power invisible, our death temporary, and our resurrection sure.
Our mission will be completed, our God will be glorified, and the world will behold His majesty! His judgement will be final! His servants will be rewarded! His enemies will be destroyed! We will be welcomed by His great mercy!
Rev.11:15-17
15 Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."
16 And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God,
17 saying, "We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign.
Lord God in heaven, thank You for the truth of Your word. What a blessing to have a pastor who proclaims the gospel in all it's glory! Blessings on him! Lord, as we strive to follow You forgive us when we fail. Help us stand for the truth of Your word and teach the world how to glorify You alone! Amen
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