Upon reading the Revelation, we clearly see that God knows what will happen in the days to come.  He wants us to know that, even though we don’t necessarily understand all that is described by John.

God always gives us what we really need to adequately live lives that are acceptable to Him.  It’s His grace, which is the concluding word of the entire Bible.  Amen.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father, thank You for Your grace that empowers and sustains us in all that we do.  By Faith and Grace, we can face the future with confidence.  We bless and praise You.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 22

John saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away.  He heard a loud voice coming from the throne saying, “The old order of things is passed away.

The longer we live on this earth and watch the morals of our society slide away from the Lord’s ways, we ask Him what’s going on.  His Word reminds us that He is still in control, and that He is preparing to straighten it all out.

It’s good to be on the Lord’s side.

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, we trust You and Your plan for the end of this age.  We just want to be with You for eternity.  We look forward to the New Jerusalem, and being a resident there. 

DAILY READING:  Rev. 21

The fate of all whose names are not written in the Book of Life is to be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where continual torment will happen forevermore.

It is our mission to give the good news of the opportunity people have to avoid this fate by accepting Christ.  if they do, their name is written in God’s book.  With such gruesome consequences described for those who reject Jesus, we must do what we can to share the hope we have found in Christ.

Today is the day of salvation if people won’t harden their hearts.

DAILY PRAYER;  Lord, when I meet a lost one, give me the right words to say.  I want to witness about Your plan of salvation.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 20

Noah offered an animal sacrifice to the Lord when the ark finally settled on land after the great flood.  His sacrifice was a pleasing aroma to God.  The Levites, likewise, offered animal sacrifices whose aroma wafted up to heaven and pleased God’s nostrils.

Rev. 18 describes the sin of Mystery Babylon piling up in heaven.  God keeps records.  When His cup gets full, He acts.  Make no mistake, apart from being cleansed by Christ’s blood, many will pay for their sin.

Our lives, when cleansed by the blood of Jesus, can produce the pleasing aroma of praise, gratitude, and Godly living.  Let’s fill up Heaven with the good stuff.

DAILY PRAYER:  Thank You, Lord, for Your plan of redemption that has granted us to sit with You in Heavenly places.  Today, I lift my life in praise.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 18

Since Christ Jesus is given this title, He is placed in authority over ALL KINGS AND LEADERS of the world.  His Heavenly Father, the Creator of all, has given Him this position.

This elevates Him above the world leaders we hear of in the news on a daily basis.  Whether they realize it or not, they are subject to Him.

Just as the pastors (angels) of the 7 churches in Revelation were in the hands of the Lord, so are the world’s rulers.  Our prayers can have impact on their lives.

When we are tempted to criticize and complain, we can simply go to our Heavenly Father in prayer and give Him something to work on.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father, act upon our prayers today to bring about Your glorious plan for the end of the age.  We trust You to direct the kings of the earth to accomplish Your will.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 17

Christ came to purchase us with His life and blood.  Our welfare and defense then became His responsibility.   His acts of war, as described in the book of the Revelation, have much to do with avenging the blood of His people.

Ultimately, we will live with Him forever in His Heaven, but we must never fail to realize His loving, protective hand upon us.  We are His Bride.

I am my Beloved’s and He is mine.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, I will live this day being mindful that I don’t belong to myself.  I belong to You.  I will conduct myself as one of Your people.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 15,16

These are the elements recommended by John the writer of the Revelation for true saints to possess as the end time events unfold.

When reading the Revelation, one can give up and say, “I just don’t understand what it really means.”

Whether we understand it or not, this advice is do-able. The key is living a life that is FULL of the Lord, His Spirit, and His Word.  Our daily refilling of His presence will cause us to overcome every obstacle.  Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, I am grateful for Your promises and Your commitment to KEEP us.  Fill me with Your power today so I can be a faithful witness.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 13,14

The devil, Satan, described in Revelation as a fiery red dragon, is also called the Accuser.  He stood before God day and night accusing us and trying to take away our hope.  Yet, we can overcome him by the blood of Jesus, the Lamb, and the bold proclamation of the truth of Christ.

Each day is an opportunity to be bold witnesses for Christ.  We should be offensive minded, and leave the defense to the Lord.  Our accuser is no match for the power of the gospel.

DAILY PRAYER:  Lord, help me to be a bold witness today.  I trust You to impact the lives of those I meet today.  Move by Your Spirit.

DAILY READING:  Revelation 10-12

Fire, smoke, brimstone, wind, scorpions, locusts … heaven has many resources available to be used as weapons against God’s foes.  He has angel armies simply described as ten thousand times ten thousand (100,000,000) which is powerful considering two angels can overcome ten thousand men.  There is no earthly force or army that has a chance against God’s Heavenly Host.

As we consider His great power, we are awed and comforted that He loves us, and is preparing a home in heaven with Him.

We will be dressed in white.

DAILY PRAYER:  Father in Heaven, You have allowed for us to overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony.  We testify of Your greatness.  We trust Your keeping power.

DAILY READING:  Rev. 7-9