Revelation

SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: Revelation 1: 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

Observation: This is the opening statement in the book of Revelation. We see that this was not something discovered, but something revealed. John did not think it up; he did not dream it up; it was revealed to him. For someone to reveal truth, they must first know truth, and second they must want others to know the truth. God wanted people to know and took the initiative to show John.

Application: God has many ways to reveal truth; to John He sent an angel. God usually reveals truth to me as I read the Bible. Many times God draws my attention to a verse that appears as a rose bud on the rose bush outside my office window. As the bud begins to open and each petal unfolds to reveal a beautiful flower, so the concepts in the verse open to reveal a beautiful truth. I am amazed!

Prayer: Lord, each day my heart rejoices as you reveal your truth to me. Your revelation of the beautiful rose and of the truth in your Word amazes me! Amen.

August 27: Jeremiah 52; Revelation 1; Psalm 143-144

Pastor Leon

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