I am SOOOOO excited about finally getting the opportunity to read this book with some focused intensity and alongside some truly impassioned Students of the Word. I have to admit, I have always ben intimidated to read this beatutiful Revealing of God's plan. After all, THIS is THE plan!! The Word just doesn get more honest than this. If you truly accept Christ as your Savior, then you have to recognize and accept that this is what God has in store for us - His creation. No hiding, no excuses. Time to face my fear and jump in!
Sidebar: After some debate, I decided to read The Message version. I know it creates a little controversy, and lots of people really have strong feelings against this version. Personally, I appreciate it for the no-nonsense and clear approach. Lately, I've been doing my study on the bus on my way to work. At this hour of day, before my coffee, I NEED no-nonsense clarity.
So .... let's do this!
vs 1 ... I love how right away John tells us that he isn't dreaming and this did not come from him. He tells us that he is bringing a very clear message straight from Heaven!
vs 4 ... I love that Jesus is called "About to Arrive" instead of "Is to Come". Doesn't it sound so close? To Him, it really is just the blink of an eye. He is About to Arrive!
The harder I try to imagine how John must have felt that day, the more difficult it becomes. Here he is in exile - the One That Jesus Loved - banished for teaching the love of Our Savior. He is praying and worshipping, IN THE SPIRIT he says, and suddenly he is overtaken by The Messiah!!
... Behold he comes
Riding on the clouds
Shining like the sun
As the trumpets call!
Lift your voice
It's the year of jubilee,
And out of Zion's hills Salvation comes!!
THERE IS NO GOD LIKE JEHOVAH!!!!!
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