August 9, 2009 - Take Heed To Prophecy

Meditation on Revelation 1

The book of Revelation was the revelation to the Apostle John by Jesus so to tell us what John had seen, what were the conditions of and teaching to the seven churches in Turkey, and what would take place in the future. Some of the prophecies were not easy to understand. And there have been different interpretations concerning these prophecies. Some people have taken the attitude of avoiding it. It seems that some churches do not even talk about it or preach on it. I believe that this should not be so.

Listen to what God's word says in verse 3, "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." (NIV)

There are blessings for those who read this book, and for those who hear the reading of this book as well as internalize this book of revelation. God has said that the time of Jesus' coming is near. The events presented in Revelation are coming soon. The New Testament has numerous references to the coming of the Day of the Lord. We should therefore pay attention to this book as well as watching for His coming. Those who do are blessed!