The Book of Revelation

Without question, with all that is happening in the world recently, interest in the book of Revelation has become white hot.  It's funny how that always happens when times get shakey!

God uses that though.  He did in my own life.  Back when I was a college freshman, someone gave me a book called "There's A New World Coming".  It was all about Revelation.  God somehow met me through that book and I gave my life to Christ and havent looked back since.

We are finishing the Book of Revelation in our Victory Bible Reading plan that we go through at Harvest. (to get the plan, go to www.harvestpensacola.com , go to media at top tab) It's funny:  The more I read this book, the less I feel I understand!  I have taught the book in Bible College, read it hundreds of times, but I still find myself saying and praying,  "What in the.....????......Lord,... I have NO IDEA what this is here.  I am open to Your light on the matter though."

I used to feel I had to have it all figured out.  No more.  I am convinced much of Revelation will be understood only in the 'rear-view mirror', AFTER we go through it.  John the Apostle is seeing things in the Spirit, ie, demons, etc...crazy looking 'living creatures'....you name it.  Seriously, some of the stuff is so bizzare that if you didnt know he was "in the Spirit", the only thing close to producing some of that imagery is an LSD trip. 

....Wild, crazy stuff!!

I am rambling, but the point I wanted to make today is this:  You dont have to understand everything.  You just have to "abide in Christ", enjoy your fellowship with the Holy Spirit, seek to live up to what you DO know.  God wont judge us on how well we understood Revelation.  But He will judge us on how well we lived according to the light we had.

So, ......relax.  Enjoy reading God's Word.  Talk to him about what you read.  Ask for illumination on what He wants you to understand for the season you are in.  Your Father is good.  No good thing will He withold from those who fear Him.  He wants to give you understanding, in His time.

Peace,

PB

Comments

[Freddie Thronson]

Remember, End time prophecy as it relates to the Christian is a time of blessing. Revelation states "blessed" happy to be envied, joyful is the person who reads the words of this prophecy. Our community group in Jan will begin a study on End Time Prophecy and how it relates to the believer. I invite anyone who wants to learn more about what's ahead for the believer.

[Rob-coast]

You know... if most people would just interpret the text first the way basic bible college students are taught, its amazing how different the book of Revelation would read
1. Discern who the text was written to...
2. Determine what the text might mean to THEM
3. Then... look for the timeless principle.

[rustypants]

When my youth ministry students would ask me what I thought about this or that in Revelation, my answer was usually, "I'm not sure, but the bottom line? In the end, we win!"

[Fawn]

"You dont have to understand everything. You just have to "abide in Christ", enjoy your fellowship with the Holy Spirit, seek to live up to what you DO know."

Man! There is such freedom in that statement. Thanks for putting it out there.