Revelation 6: Then I saw the Lamb
break open the first of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living
creatures say in a voice that sounded like thunder, “Come!” 2 I looked, and there was a
white horse. Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown. He rode out as a
conqueror to conquer.
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Having gotten
comfortable in my role, I brought pictures in to decorate my desk. I displayed
trophies of accolades and planned times to gather at my desk for enjoyment. But
then a new set of leaders came in and caused everyone to feel uncomfortable as
to whether they would stay with the company or not.
- I did not see the takeover happen.
- I felt uncomfortable at a place I once felt relaxed.
- I heard the smooth words of the new leaders, but knew it was the beginning of the end.
John, the disciple
JESUS loved, heard one of the four living creatures say one word, “come!” The
creature then showed John the beginning of the end of Satan’s kingdom. When
Satan was thrown out of heaven, his fate was sealed. This first of seven seals
brought on a conquering spirit to make people want to take over.
My Observations:
- Hostile takeovers make the world an uncomfortable place to be.
- People who try to lie, cheat and steal will desire to conquer the “weak.”
- GOD will unleash a conqueror to make the world uncomfortable.
Saying the earth
will be destroyed is unpopular. I mean, within each one of us is built in
self-preservation. Why would GOD destroy what HE made? Same reason HE cursed
the earth and HIS creation, namely sin. BUT GOD has a remedy!
JESUS saved those
who believe in GOD’s curse on humans when Adam and Eve ate from the tree of
knowledge. GOD’s judgement will happen and people focus on that. BUT HE wants
us to focus on the cure rather than the ailment. There is a way out, namely to
simply believe JESUS made a way.
Challenge
- Why do you think the writer mentions the loud voice that sounded like thunder?
- Are you trying to become comfortable here on earth?
- Will you help seek GOD’s Kingdom which is people who need to be saved versus relying on false comfort of Satan’s kingdom which seems okay, but will take you away from CHRIST?
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