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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 Mediator.

Being free and ready to be used by God is a powerful thought because we can go to Him in prayer, plan out our activities, and apply our faith. There is a freedom not to satisfy our sinful nature but a freedom to faithfully serve one another.

Certain forces have been operative throughout history; war, death, martyrdom, upheaval in nature, and Divine judgment. There are some mysteries of the universe that are hard to understand but because of our acceptance of Christ, we are assured that God is with us and we will be blessed with eternal rewards.

Next week, the study will continue into Revelation 7-8. Have a great weekend my friends!

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Since He Is With Us, Who Can Be Against Us

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mark Shields

There are some mysteries of the universe that are hard to understand but we can be confident that God is in control of history and we can be touched by His divine power. Here’s a video link to a conversation about God between a patient and a dentist. Let us pray today that more have faith in His way and understand that they are more than conquerors through Him who loves us.

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God be with us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31

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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 describe the dramatic scenes. The forces in the first four seals that have been operative throughout history are the following.

War
Death
Martyrdom
Upheaval in Nature
Divine Judgment

Think of present times. Are these forces being fulfilled in our lifetime? Today, many people are being killed because of their faith in Jesus Christ. A while back, there were reports of churches being burned in Egypt. Think of the war, death, and Martyrdom in the Middle East. Think of the cosmic disruptions in recent years. One is the comet that exploded in the sky over Russia. Are we getting close to the Day of Judgment and end of the world which is the event described by John in the breaking of the sixth seal?

It makes you think doesn’t it and it makes good sense to be prepared for that Day; to want to escape the wrath. Those who belong to Christ will receive the reward rather than punishment. There is no fear because even if the body dies, the soul continues to live.

This day with God, we can rest assured that our growing faith can never be taken away or depleted. He will bless us with eternal rewards. Even though it is hard to understand the mysteries of the universe, we can be thankful for the gospel message which has a beautiful and refreshing simplicity about it that sets us free and never lets us down.

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Worship the One Who is Worthy

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Mark Shields

Because of Christ who is worthy of our praise, we gain confidence to face the challenges in life. He washed us clean and we can come to God in prayer for help. We can take initiative and apply our faith with prayer and patience. Each day can be victorious because we can tap into God’s power and strength.

This day with God, consider how the Lamb is worthy of your praise. Worship with this song: Worthy is the Lamb – Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. – Psalm 50:15

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Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Mark Shields

The vision of John is continued in Revelation 5. He now sees a scroll along with a mighty angel asking who was worthy to break the seals and open the scroll (v. 2). John wept because no one was worthy to open the scroll and look inside (v. 4). The problem was overcome when a Lamb that looked as though it had been slain came and took the scroll. Then the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. They started to sing new songs and to worship.

The Lamb had become the sacrifice for sins and now receives glory, honor, and power. Christ stands as Mediator between God and both ministers and people. It is a matter of joy that God deals with us in grace and mercy through the Redeemer.

This day with God, give praise for what Christ has done. Let others know how much you appreciate them and worship in unity. Let cheerfulness wash every disappointment, joy dissolve every sorrow, and God’s love given on the cross ease every pain.

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