Revelation 19: 5 Then there came from the
throne the sound of a voice, saying, “Praise our God, all his servants and all
people, both great and small, who have reverence for him!” 6 Then
I heard what sounded like a crowd, like the sound of a roaring waterfall, like
loud peals of thunder. I heard them say, “Praise God! For the Lord, our
Almighty God, is King! 7 Let us rejoice and be
glad; let us praise his greatness! For the time has come for the wedding of the
Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself for it. 8 She
has been given clean shining linen to wear.” (The linen is the good deeds of
God's people.)
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Feeling pretty
hungry, I decided to leave work and go to lunch. I looked in my wallet and had
just enough money to buy my lunch. Yes, I said money and not a debit card. I
knew of a place that I could get a full meal for the amount I had. I ran into a
person who asked me for some money.
- I had to decide if I was going to eat or help this person eat.
- I had only enough money for one person to eat.
- I missed lunch that day.
John, the disciple
JESUS loved, saw an amazing sight. He witnessed every person who believed in and
served the living GOD, wearing “clean shining linen.” He then was given where
the clothes came from. “The linen is the good deeds of GOD’s people.”
My Observations:
- GOD wants me to be one of “HIS people” so I can enjoy an eternal relationship with HIM.
- GOD sees every deed I did and will do, and HE turns the good ones into “clean shining linen.”
- I sometimes question why do good, when I have problems that need a good deed.
“What about me?” is
the question I sometimes ask GOD. I mean, it seems like when I have the least
amount of money, someone comes up to me and asks for my last dollar. “Come on GOD,
can’t YOU plan a little better?” I question HIM in frustration. BUT GOD is
gentle with HIS response with me.
HE gently says to
me “Do it this time and trust that I have much more for you.” I sigh and obey
HIS leading. Every time I have done this, HE blesses me here on earth and in
heaven. I then feel foolish that I did not want to serve in the first place. I
am glad GOD gives me many opportunities to do HIS good deeds.
Challenge
- Does it seem like the writer was having a hard time describing what he saw and heard?
- Have you ever been faced with the dilemma of doing something good for someone versus taking care of your own dire need?
- Will you continue to seek doing GOD’s good deeds, knowing HE sees you and loves every good deed you do in JESUS name today?
