Revelation, Day 14 Judgment. Read Revelation chapter 14. As we continue reading through the next set of judgments on the earth, we find that it actually indicates that the whole earth is going to be harvested. All the earth will be brought into judgment. When we think about that in terms if our own lives and actions, we have to recognize that God’s judgment is coming. There is going to come a point when we will be accountable for what we have done. When we think about the upcoming judgment, are we ready?

Revelation, Day 13 Patient endurance and faithfulness. Read Revelation chapter 13. As we see more descriptions of judgment and challenges that people will face, we read about how those who follow Jesus Christ are to respond. There will be trials and there will be suffering, but we are to have patient endurance and faithfulness throughout. There is much debate among scholars as to whether we will still be present at the time of all of these judgments, as many people believe that the church will be raptured before them. Regardless of which way you believe, it’s important to remember is that patience and endurance are how we are to go…

Revelation, Day 12 The winner. Read Revelation chapter 12. As we read through this battle chapter, we see the fight between good and evil. We see all of the clashes that are result of the sin in our world, God’s holiness, and his ultimate judgment upon that sin. We know that God is victorious and rules, but sometimes we forget how much of a battle their truly will be. Sin does not quit easily. Sin wants to maintain the hold it has on people. Only through the victory of Jesus Christ are we able to overcome both today in our lives, and also in the future for all time. Are…

Revelation, Day 11 God’s power. Read Revelation chapter 11. We read in Revelation chapter 11 about two witnesses who give testimony of the power of God and demonstrate that power themselves. What’s exciting about this chapter is that we see towards the end that God himself begins to reign and the people are excited about it and worship and praise him. God has the power and the authority to reign and rule over this world. He has that power now, but chooses to allow us to make our own choices. When we look at the world around us, we need to realize that God is still in control even when…

Revelation, Day 10 No, you can’t share. Read Revelation chapter 10. John has been diligently recording all that he has seen and experienced during this vision. However, here he was told not to write it down and to keep it a secret. Why does God do that? Throughout my life, there have been plenty of things that God could have told me or shared, but for whatever reason, he chose not to. We often need to remember that we are not entitled to know everything. We want to. But we do not get to. The question becomes, can we be comfortable trusting God for the unknown in our life?

Revelation, Day 9 No repentance. Read Revelation chapter 9. As I read through all of the horrible judgments that are poured out through this chapter, this last verse still surprises me. Every time I read it, I keep thinking that the response would be different. When God brings judgment, do we recognize and turn to him in repentance? For the people of the world, the answer is no. Even with all of the millions and billions of people that will die as a result of the judgments and plagues that are brought on the world, people continue in their sin and do not repent. What will it take for people…

Revelation, Day 8 The prayers of God’s people. Read Revelation chapter 8. Before he moves to the discussion about the judgments from the trumpets, John reveals to us that there is an angel who brings an offering to the Lord. That offering includes the prayers of God’s people. Before the judgments are even announced, God receives the prayers of his people. Our prayers matter to God. Bringing our desires and our wants and our hopes to the foot of the throne of God allows us to better understand his holiness and his mercy. Those prayers are important and matter to him and they are heard before God moves forward with…

Revelation, Day 7 Salvation belongs to God. Read Revelation chapter 7. While much of revelation deals with the prophecies of judgment and destruction, it is also full of praise and glory of who God is holy. Reading this verse, we are reminded that salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. There is no other plan for salvation apart from our relationship with Jesus Christ. Do we recognize and exalt Jesus Christ for who he is, and have we given him the place of honor and glory in our lives as the giver of salvation? How are we sharing that love with others?

Revelation, Day 5 The lion and the lamb. Read Revelation chapter 5. Here in these verses we see a scroll that has been sealed with seven seals. John is looking to see who would be able to open this scroll. The people tell him not to worry, the lion is able to open it because he has been victorious. When John looks, what he sees is a slain lamb. Sometimes, when we are looking for God, we are looking for one thing and something different is what we see. Our perception of God at different times may be that he should show up like a lion and tear through things.…