Category Archives: Revelation

Collection of Prayers

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

In the previous six seals, there was usually something immediately heard after the opening but after opening the seventh seal, there is complete silence for about thirty minutes. Reading further in Revelation 8:1-5, the seven angels standing around God at … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Teamwork | Tagged Confidence, Eternity, God, God’s purpose, Golden Altar, High Priest, Incense, Jesus, Lamb of God, Prayers, Saints, Seven Angels, Throne | 3 Comments

Brighter Days Ahead

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Mark Shields

Those who believe in Christ can look forward to brighter days ahead. This can encourage us to not only manage our daily living but be reinvigorated by Christ’s power. Each morning is a fresh start and we can believe that … Continue reading →

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The Sealing

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 7, John sees four angels standing at four corners of the earth holding back the wind. Another angel came bringing the seal of the living God and stated that they would put a seal on the forehead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Optimism, Revelation | Tagged Angels, Creator, Encouragement, Faith, God, Happiness, John, Joy, Lamb, Mercy, Peace, Praise, Seal on Forehead, Thankful, Tribulation, victory | 1 Comment

Week in Review – Revelation 5-6

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Mark Shields

This week, I have posting some thoughts from Revelation 5-6. The vision of John describes the problem we face because of sin but Christ the Lamb has washed us clean. There is no separation from God because Christ stands as … Continue reading →

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Prepared for the Day

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mark Shields

The first six seals are described and the seventh is introduced in Revelation 6. Only the Lamb was worthy to open the seals. Various characters like riders on horses and objects like the sun, moon, and mountains are used to … Continue reading →