Today’s Text: - Revelation 1:1-3
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants…He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John…Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.”
Today’s Notes from the Scriptures
| Some people find the book of Revelation to be confusing. They find its language and symbols difficult to understand. Others don’t want to grapple with its mysteries or think about the issues it raises. Many have questions or even doubts. But the opening words of this book contain a powerful Promise, and a process, that reveal why Revelation is so important for every Believer! Just think of all that’s revealed in these opening words! We see the plan of God Himself, for it was the Father who “gave” this revelation to Jesus. Then Jesus “sent and communicated” this revelation to an angel, who communicated it to John. Here we see the Father, the Son, and the angelic hosts all working together, just to deliver this one book! There is one final element to complete the process: the readers. Yes, this book was given for us. But each of us has a choice whether or not we’ll read it. We can decide if we will accept God’s challenge, if we’ll believe that these words come from God Himself. To demonstrate the importance of this book, we’re given a special incentive: We will be blessed if we read, hear, and heed these words! What a promise! In your life, stop and think about the great care God took to deliver this book! Remember that Revelation was given because He had a special message for you! Accept His challenge. Read Revelation. Read it aloud. Read it silently. Study it. Be prayerful and serious…and receive God’s special promise of blessing. |
PRAYER: Father, give me insight into the book of Revelation. Give me understanding. Open my eyes to see how You are at work in the world today. In Jesus’ name Amen
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