Things to Come Scripture reading: Revelation 1:1–3 Key verse: Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Maybe the book of Revelation is one of those books you’ve avoided. You tried, but you felt bogged down in mysterious symbolism or frightening visions of coming devastation. Many Christians admit they do not understand its applicability to their lives. The apostle John, who was exiled on the island of Patmos in the first century a. d. during the reign of the Roman emperor Domitian, received a vision from an angel of the Lord. From the start, John was emphatic about the relevance and value of every word: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near” (Rev. 1:3). Why is it so important to understand the end time and the events that will culminate in Christ’s return to earth? Why isn’t it enough to trust the Lord with the outcome and not worry about the specifics? Jesus wants you to have the whole story. When you understand the magnitude and scope of His plan for all mankind, you gain a realistic perception of your important place in the grand scheme of redemption. God wants you to be prepared for the things to come, and He doesn’t want you to worry about the upheaval of this age. He is in perfect control. Be sure to take time to tell others of the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. Dear heavenly Father, thank You for Your plan of redemption that includes me. Prepare me for the things to come. Give me hope for the future.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 09:51:45 +0000
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