Bible Chapter: Revelation 7

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.
    I am again reminded of the great and fearsome spiritual battle that has been taking place and will continue till God’s timing comes and He wins.  The evil one always fights dirty and his only goal is to bring destruction and inflict pain.  There is coming a time known as The Great Tribulation where the spiritual war will be open and hostile.  It will be a time of great suffering.
    Even in the midst of this horrible time, those who make a stand for Jesus will eventually stand with Jesus and join the multitudes in worshiping Him.  This tribulation time will bring great suffering to those who won’t serve evil, but it will be worth it when they are with Jesus.  The power of the blood of Jesus is the power of victory over sin and the spiritual cleansing needed.  Verse 14 talks of those who have “washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb”.  On the surface that seems strange, for when we get blood on clothes we try to wash it out.  This word-picture shows us that it is the blood of Jesus that makes us clean from sin.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    We live in a world of need.  We need so many things to survive.  This chapter shows that when we get to heaven God will be the source of supply of all our needs.  He is the light, He is the provision and we won’t face hunger and thirst.  God will wipe away all tears.  These thoughts are so beyond human comprehension, and yet they are desirable.  This means that the only thing to do here is to live for Jesus and follow Him.  Then I will some day be able to participate in all the joys of God’s home forever.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I think of the old song: What can wash away my sins?  Nothing but the blood of Jesus.  This is what I must help people see will make a difference for them.