September 10, 2020: SOAP #3934:  Lamentations 3-5; Revelation 15

Scripture:  Revelation (NIV) 15:2 And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and his image and over the number of his name. They held harps given them by God 3 and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty. Just and true are your ways, King of the ages. 4 Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Observation:   In chapter 13 we read about a mark (666) on the back of the right hand or forehead that would be required to buy and sell.  In chapter 14 we read about the future of those who receive the mark.  Their identity with the antichrist meant that they also receive his judgment. 

Here in chapter 15 we read about the future of those who refuse the mark. They will be a part of a celebratory group honoring God with musical instruments and their singing. 

Application:  In playing with children, I have often held an object in my closed hand, then held out both hands, closed, for them to choose which hand was holding the desired object.  From these three chapters we see that God offers the choice with both hands open. 

The Holy and Faithful One reaches out to us in Love and gives us the full picture.  Nothing is hidden.  Accepting Satan’s offer and letting Satan mark us as his own property leads to eternal suffering in hell.  Rejecting Satan’s offer and choosing God’s way leads to eternal life in the presence of Almighty God. It is hardly a choice!      

Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I choose you.  I choose to reject Satan’s claim of ownership on my life.  I accept your death as the payment for my sins.  You are my Lord and Savior.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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