Prayer – Lord, please give me wisdom and understanding
as I delve into Your word and look at end times Bible prophesy.
I, John, am your brother and your partner in
suffering and in God's Kingdom and in the patient endurance to which Jesus
calls us. I was exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the word of God
and for my testimony about Jesus. It was the Lord's Day, and I was worshiping
in the Spirit. Suddenly, I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet blast.
It said, "Write in a book everything you see, and send it to the seven
churches in the cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia,
and Laodicea." Revelation 1:9-11
Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s
word and listen to what He is saying.
Do you ever have a deja vu moment? John told us that there
were seven churches. Now he is listing those churches for us. Three of the
churches are specifically listed as cities where Paul established churches
during his missionary journeys. Ephesus. Thyatira. Laodicea. The other cities
were close to those mentioned since they were all in a circle within Asia—now in
Turkey, so it is likely that Paul visited those cities, although they were not
specifically listed in Acts or other Pauline epistles.
Wake up and smell the coffee.
It's time to worship the Lord.
In Spirit and in Truth.
It was the Lord’s Day, and I was worshiping in the
Spirit. Presumably John was in a state of mind that he was filled with the Holy
Spirit. Worshipful. Focusing on God—not on himself. That is a wonderful thing—and
it can happen any day, not just on the Lord’s Day. Personally, I find that worship
happens intentionally just as with John…in a state of mind…when focusing on God
and God alone. I’ve not ever heard a loud voice like a trumpet blast—like John
heard. That voice told him to write. I hear a voice often, too, that tells me, “Time
to write your blog today” or “Did you write your blog today?” Oh, that second
one may just be my husband reminding me…not God, prodding me to get my work
done! This blog is my work, my service for the Lord. A service of joy. Definitely
a learning experience as I dig into God’s word. I hope you’ll continue to come
along with me in the coming weeks as I explore the prophesy provided for us in
the book of Revelation. Write me a comment or two and give me your insights
into God’s word—either from Revelation or some other scripture passage that you
are reading. Blessings on your day.
Happy Birthday, Mary Lee.
God’s blessings on you and your
family today.
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