Continuing our study of Revelation chapter 10.
Revelation 10:6a ‘There will be no more delay! But in the days when the seventh angel is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be accomplished, just as he announced to his servants the prophets.’
The times have been delayed for God has waited patiently, not wanting any to perish.
2 Peter 3:9 ‘The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.’
The martyred souls have cried out for justice.
Revelation 6:10 ‘They called out in a loud voice. “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood.’
Creation itself groans as in the pains of childbirth.
Romans 8:22 ‘We know that the whole of creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.’
For so long we have looked forward with eager anticipation to the return of Christ Jesus. At times it might have felt that his return would never happen, more an abstract concept than a reality. It is our blessed hope though.
May our hearts be prepared for the extraordinary days that lie ahead. May we not be caught indulging in some idle dream or fantasy…
Hasten the day…
Maranatha!
and previously:
- Revelation 22:20 Our cherished hope
There will be a unity of heart when everyone calls out for his glorious return. There will be a spirit of grace upon God’s people that will bring us all together in unity and brotherhood. - Revelation 22:16 God’s Word
No-one has a monopoly on the truths of this magnificent book, and we will all have our struggles and misunderstandings on our journey, but God is demanding that we treat Revelation with the utmost respect that it deserves. The truths that were sealed in Daniel’s time will be opened up according to God’s direction. This will need purified and refined souls to understand and teach, in the midst of immense confusion and mistruths. Please pray for those who are called to understand and teach. - Revelation 22:11 In or Out…
Even at this late stage, a reference to the polarity of mankind, between the righteous and the unrighteous. One thinks of Noah’s Ark, and the obedient who were safe inside and those who chose to ignore Noah’s call for righteousness and stayed outside. - Revelation 22:7 The time is near indeed
Having taken us to the very highest of heights, surveying the Holy City that is beautiful beyond words, John brings us back to our ordinary lives, waiting with a cherished expectation for our Lord to return and keeping the words of this prophecy, with all its encouragements, admonishments and warnings. - Revelation 22:3 No longer any curse
Peter praised his contemporaries for their faith in Christ Jesus although they had never met him in real life and had only heard of him through Peter. Imagine though, what it will feel like, approaching the throne and gazing into the eyes of the Divine, to reach out and touch the very hem of his garment. It will be beyond belief…
Revelation 34 