Revelation

 

     A revelation can surprise us unexpectantly or bring something to our attention that was previously unknown. The Book of Revelation is the unfolding of the final battles and the final victory of Jesus Christ against all evil, ushering in a new heaven and a new earth.

     I love the thought of a refreshed and renewed earth. We sure need it! All of the storms, the earthquakes and the wars, were prophesied long before we began witnessing an increase in all of the above. Don’t be afraid or intimidated by this Book.  After all, it is included in the Word of God!  He desires us to find new understanding and comfort even as we see evil increase.

     Pastor Greg Laurie (mentioned earlier this week) has wonderful and easy to understand studies on the Book of Revelation, as does Pastor David Jeremiah. Revelation is the only book that promises a blessing to those who read it!

Blessed is the one who reads about the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Revelation 1:3

     In the meantime, God continually reveals new insights and fresh promises to us from Scripture.  Often, even a familiar Scripture seems to jump off the page just for us. Each situation or circumstance, each season of life, each tragedy or joy has a Scripture to feed us, to nourish our souls, to comfort, to guide, to teach, to bring gladness.

All Scripture is God-breathed, and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16

     Let’s continue to pray for new revelation from Scripture to guide us through each day as we await the coming of Christ.

He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Yes, Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people Amen. Revelation 22:20-21