August 27, 2021: SOAP #4285:  Jeremiah 52; Revelation 1; Psalm 143-144

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 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: God is at work to reveal Himself.  We approach Him by faith, and He reveals Himself.  Then with renewed understanding we step out in faith again and He reveals Himself again.  Our understanding of Him grows bit by bit.  He becomes more and more amazing!  

John was not the revelator; God was/is the revelator.  John was in the focus of God.  John did not dream this up; John did not combine the thoughts in his own mind; God revealed this truth to John. 

John had several qualifications for receiving such a revelation from God, but the one that pierces my heart today:  John was a man!  God works through people!  Even God, the Son, had to become a man to be qualified to die for the sins of man.  A major theme in the whole Bible is that God works through people to reach people. 

APPLICATION:  God is at work in me.  I too am qualified.  I am a man.  I am human.  Even my sin uniquely qualified me to be one who could be saved only by His grace.  Only He could receive the glory for His work in me, and through me to others.  In love, God’s grace is extended to me; in faith I reach out to receive forgiveness and restoration to His purpose for me. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father, with love and deep appreciation for what you, and your Son, have done for me, I dedicate my life to live for your glory.  May I bring joy to your heart today.  I pray that your work in me will be a blessing to you and to others.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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