DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- THE REVELATION

DAD'S RAMBLING'S – THE REVELATION

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants – things which must shortly take place." (Revelation 1:1)

The Book of Revelation is a mystery to many Christians. There are so many strange images involved in the book – scrolls, seals, trumpets, plagues and disasters. It is easy to get lost in the maze.

When our pastor, Pastor Rich Van Heukelum, taught a series on the Book of Revelation, it became clear that this book is not about revealing of judgments or the antichrist or false prophets. The revelation is about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Throughout the Revelation, there is the contrast of what is happening on earth and what is happening in heaven. Too often, we get so absorbed by the earthly sphere that we miss the heavenly sphere.

What John saw in heaven was the Lord Jesus in His majesty. In Chapter 1, He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. In Chapters 2-3, He is the Lord of the Church. In Chapter 4, He is the Holy Lord God Almighty. In Chapter 5, He is the slain Lamb who lives forever. In Chapter 7, He is the God who is worthy of worship, thanksgiving, power and might. In Chapter 10, He is the Creator. In Chapter 11, He is the Lord God Almighty who is both Judge and Rewarder. In Chapter 15, He is Lord God Almighty, Just and true and King of the saints. In Chapter 16, He is the Righteous Judge. In Chapter 17, He is the overcoming Lamb, the King of kings and Lord of lords. In Chapter 19, there is a great multitude in heaven worshiping and praising Him: "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power belong to the Lord our God....Alleluia, For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" His name is The Word of God and He comes to earth as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In Chapter 20, He is the Judge. In Chapter 21, He makes all things new, and in the New Jerusalem, He is the Light. In Chapter 22, He is the One who is coming quickly.

So as we look at this Revelation, let us not lose sight of Who the Revelation is about. It is about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him be all praise and worship.

Love, Dad