God’s people today are to be in earnest, daily preparation for the ministering of His Word on the earth, as they (we) minister daily!
Read MoreThere is a powerful dimension in a plurality of witnesses. As I read the Bible, the Holy Spirit testifies to my spirit that His word is true and reliable. The Holy Spirit is often symbolized as fire! Beloved, pray that the fire of the Spirit of God will “kill” anything in your life that doesn’t belong in the life of a true witness of Jesus.
Read MoreThose who reject the gospel are referred to in Revelation seven times as those who dwell on the earth. Our gracious God is at work to help them lift their gaze toward Heaven (in contrast to dwelling on earthly, temporary things) in order to save as many as are willing to be saved.
Read MoreThe Day of Atonement was the most solemn day of the year for the Jews. This evaluation determined who would live and who would die. The Day of Atonement ultimately represents the final judgement.
Read MoreJesus knows that obedience to His Word in a fallen world brings bitter opposition. He faithfully encourages each of us to develop a vision for our eternal future. The horrendous opposition that He patiently endured during His ministry was overshadowed by the joy set before Him.
Read MoreBy creating people on earth, God is making a display of the difference between two forms of government. Satan’s government consists of disregard for God and His governing principles. God’s government is founded on love, and He leaves the choice up to each individual to follow His principles.
Read MoreThe use of the number seven indicates the fullness and totality of His divine plan. For John, it wasn’t only thundering sounds; he obviously understood what was being expressed and was ready to write it down. He was, however instructed not to write that part of the message. This seems quite strange. . .
Read MoreThe Lord is divinely able to deal with His people corporately and individually in every season and age. In these last days of earth’s history, there is an “all-hands-on-deck!” urgency, and we are called to actively engage with the divine purposes of the Author of Salvation for the refinement of our own character to more effectively influence others to accept the divine invitation.
Read MoreI must learn to choose to remain under the divine protection of Almighty God. The bitter consequence of removing myself from His protection is itself the chastisement that should send me running back toward Him!
Read MoreThroughout earth’s history, God has never left the objects of His love without a witness. It is no different in the end times. Those who take a stand for truth, while smaller in number than the “army” of the enemy, will have an impact, not of their own power, but in the power of the Holy Spirit, through the preaching of His mighty Word.
Read MoreThe military metaphor army actually points to spiritual warfare. This is a battle for the hearts and minds of humanity—all of humanity—whom God loves. Any individual who maintains a hold on deceptions is unwittingly volunteering in the “army” of him who desires to take the place of Christ.
Read MoreGod remembers our prayers and pleas. Here we are shown an advance in divine response to the cries of His oppressed people. The heavenly voice commands the sixth angel:
Read MoreThe secular-minded individual experienced alienation from God, from others, and even from themselves. Meaninglessness and despair inevitably crowds hope from the heart.
Read MoreThe love of God is behind all of His words, and that includes His words of warning. Without exception, stern words of warning are put there for redemptive purposes.
Read MoreThree of the ten divisions of the fallen Roman Empire tried to stand in opposition to this abusive use of religious and political power by the bishop of Rome. But as foretold, they were obliterated. Daniel described the demise of these three nations . . .
Read MoreJeremiah tells us that when the people of Israel, who knew better, turned away from God’s covenant, they were allowed—under the sovereignty of God—to consume poisonous and deadly false teachings and human traditions.
Read MoreThe two nations involved in putting Jesus to death and persecuting the early church are addressed in the first two trumpets. Satan was behind both sides in his attempt to prevent the gospel plan of salvation from spreading to the world.
Read MoreThe opening of the seventh seal is the springboard from which we move into the sounding of the seven trumpets. Trumpets are used to herald the approach of the LORD. The seventh seal corresponds with the letter to Laodicea, the last-day church on earth. The name Laodicea means Judgement of the People.
Read MoreAt the time that Jesus walked the earth, those who had the most access to the words of Scripture were, generally speaking, the very ones who refused to acknowledge Him.
Read MoreThe Lord knows that His bride, the church, is in a precarious position among His enemies in the world. He reminds her of His regard for her safety.
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