Revelation 19
Victory and the wedding of the Lamb
The book of Revelation contains of three parts/messages.
The first (Rev 19:1-6) is where the
heavens bring glory and honour and praise to God, the Almighty, the Omnipotent
God. After we read about the fall of Babylon in Revelation 18, the Praise of
God was sounded in heaven for His victory. The word Hallelujah (praise and
rejoicing in God) is uttered 4 times in Rev 19:1-6. The heavens praised
God for what He has done and for who He is – the Lord God Almighty.
We should also praise Him, and rejoice for all
that He has done in our lives. A grateful heart, rejoicing in the Lord is an
act of true worship. Think of all the things you can show gratitude for towards
God and tell Him! Praising and honouring God for the loving Father he
is, is also our expression of love towards Him.
The second (Rev 19:7-9) is what all
true believers look forward to - the wedding of the Lamb and his bride,
the church. The bride in Rev19:7 has prepared herself for the wedding feast and
she was given clean shining linen to wear (v8).
We are the bride of Christ and has to be prepared for
the day and time when Christ, the bridegroom comes for His bride. Through the
parable in Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus encourage us to be watchful, to keep our lamps
filled with oil for we do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man,
Jesus the bridegroom will come for His bride.
The third part (Rev19:11-21)
portrays the image of Christ the leader of heavenly armies on white horses, and
clothed in white garment. Here the fierce image of Christ with eyes blazing as
fire, a crown (many crowns) on His head, His robe stained in blood and a sharp
sword protruding from His mouth. He judges in righteousness (holiness, justice,
uprightness) the rulers and the nations of the world. Only He can judge fairly
as He is Faithful and True (incorruptible, trustworthy, loyal and steady).
I want to leave you with three things to meditate on
from the book of Revelation 19 today:
· Give
God all the glory and honour and praise, rejoice in Him and mean it will all
your heart.
· Be
prepared for the coming of the Lord Jesus. If you do not know what it looks
like I want to encourage you to study the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to
break the scriptures open for you and reveal to you how you can be prepared and
remain watchful.
· Know
that the heavenly armies are preparing for battle and Jesus will judge
righteously the rulers and nations. Also search your own heart and do not be
deceived by the world as He knows all things (even the hidden secrets in our
hearts). Bring the hidden things before the Lord Jesus, repent and ask His
forgiveness. He died and was resurrected so that you and I can walk free from
judgement, by the blood of the Lamb that was slain for us.
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PASTORA HESMA - JCRC CAPETOWN
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