Bible Chapter: Revelation 19

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    The Bride of Christ.  The church, all who believe in and live for Jesus.  They are all in heaven preparing for an amazing time, the marriage supper of the Lamb.  The Bible uses the picture of marriage to help us understand the relationship of Jesus with the church.  It is not just a religious routine.  I believe this is one of the reasons why there is such an attack against marriage and trying to redefine it.  It is a scheme of the enemy that brings confusion about what it means to be a Christian and the future events.  But, nothing is going to stop this awesome event in from happening.
    Jesus is going to return to the earth with His bride and conquer all the evil nations.  There will be a powerful judgement against them for their extreme wickedness.  This chapter talks of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.  God hates sin because of the horror it brings and how it destroys people.  His judgement will be sure and complete.  This is another reason to really serve Jesus.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    This chapter starts out with great praise to God.  The word Hallelujah is used, a common word among Christians.  This is the first time we see this word in the New Testament.  It is a combination of two Hebrew words that literally means Praise the Lord.  Hallelujah, for the Lord God Almighty reigns.  I can and must give great praise to God.  I look forward to the time when all believers will gather together for an amazing time of worship to the Lord.
    I am also reminded that Jesus will win the ultimate battle.  He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  He really is.  The enemy will counterfeit the works of God, but Jesus wins the big prize and Satan will be bound forever.  Keep remembering that and seek God’s victorious power.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to encourage believers to give God all the glory in all they do.  It is awesome.  We can never give too much praise to God.
    I also believe that a word the world today needs to hear is judgement.  God will judge sin and sinners.  God is not amused by the proliferation of evil and mockery of His rules.  This chapter goes from mighty worship of God to His awful judgement of sin.  People need to believe this.