I decided to take some time this morning next to the sunshine and a cup of coffee to begin reading through the book of Revelation. I've read this book before, which left me feeling a bit confused. Revelation is a hard one to understand but I do believe it's a very important book to read and I've been getting this feeling that it's time I truly dive into it.
With certain things going on in the world today it becomes evident just how close we are to the coming of Christ. Now we'll never know when exactly that will happen, whether it be today or in another 100+ years, but I do believe it will happen and the best thing we can do is to live each moment as if it's about to.
I've also decided to take another social media pause. I've been reading some things people write about how Jesus would think of certain things (that are happening in our country) but as I've read and studied who Jesus is I know He would not be okay with these things. People are quick to say Jesus is loving and compassionate, and although that is true, He has also spoken very clearly on the importance of not sinning. As I read what people write, I feel this strong desire to leave a comment. Then I stop myself and ask, who am I to correct them? Is it even for me to do? Would it even help if I did? Would they even listen? Would God prefer I do say something? We believers are called to be witnesses to help others, not to hide our beliefs inside us for no one to find. The Great Commission calls us to spread the gospel so others may hear it and be saved. Even though others call me weird and say they don't want to hear it I must abide in Christ. I'm just now sure how equipped and ready I am for doing so, or how to do so.
Going back to Revelation, when I hear about the current events happening in Israel it had struck an interest in me. I once heard a pastor say, if you want to know how close we are to the Rapture keep your eyes on what happens in Israel. Israel, God's chosen people. I've been praying for them and I pray for the other side, as well.
My kids are coming home today from their week-long trip at church camp. I'm excited to see them and hear about their time. I'm so grateful my kids, like my husband and I, want to invest their time in learning more about Jesus and how to serve Him. This life isn't about us, it's about Him.
Wow! I'm not sure where all of that came from. I allowed my fingers to do the talking today and this is what happens ... LAUGH OUT LOUD ... 😊
Dawn it’s awesome that you are interested in the book of Revelation. All last year I led a group of women through it and it was a blessing. After our deep dive, I came away with the Hope we have in Jesus and it has given me a better understanding of His Character. To even think we mere humans can figure out God’s timetable is arrogant and futile. Our finite minds can never truly understand the infinite mind of God. Just trust His word, follow His statutes - be watchful but we don’t have to figure things out to the T.
ReplyDeleteRevelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.
Thank you for sharing that. Oh, I do know I will never know everything and I'm not even supposed to. I'll spend the rest of my life trying to figure certain things out, but I do want to try to learn all that God wants me to. I wish I could have been in that group with you, I'm sure you led it wonderfully.
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