Revelation 1: This book is the record
of the events that Jesus Christ revealed. God gave him this revelation in order
to show to his servants what must happen very soon. Christ made these things
known to his servant John by sending his angel to him, 2 and John has told all that
he has seen. This is his report concerning the message from God and the truth
revealed by Jesus Christ. 3 Happy is the one who reads this book, and
happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what
is written in this book! For the time is near when all these things will happen.
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Reading the note
left on the desk, I was confused. It had instructions that did not make sense
to me. When I asked about the note, the response was “Oh, that note was not for
you.”
- The note had instructions that were meant for a specific person.
- I was not the person who the note was written for.
- The instructions on the note probably made sense to the intended recipient.
John, the disciple
who JESUS loved, was given a revelation of things to come by JESUS. HE told
John that the origin of the revelation came from GOD and that it is true. This
message was intended to “bless” those who believe they need to be saved by JESUS.
John knew the message would be difficult so he probable did not want to trouble
the reader, rather provide comfort.
My Observations:
- GOD revealed what “must happen”, so it is not up to debate or question.
- GOD is preparing HIS followers to get ready for the events HE has already seen.
- GOD wants us to be obedient to HIS revelation by reporting visions of what will take place.
The book of Revelation
can be scary to those who do not believe in JESUS. I mean, it is filled with
judgment and some very harsh times ahead for humanity. Many people will
question GOD’s intent, BUT HE revealed that those who read and obey the
revelation would be blessed.
GOD shows us HIS
grace by telling us what will happen. HE did not have to do this. BUT HE wanted
believers to be prepared. Knowing the events that “must happen” changes my
mindset to be focused on what GOD wants.
Challenge
- What level of urgency is the writer expressing?
- Have you ever received a message intended only for you?
- Will you read what GOD has revealed about JESUS and take the prophetic words as a message of love today?
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