(“Behold, I am coming like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!”) Revelation 16:15
I continue my D-Group's study of Revelation using Stephen Witmer's commentary and study guide. For this week, the study looks at Revelation 15-16. For today, I focus on the commentary for these chapters and a summary of key takeaways/applications. As an element of my post yesterday on the pause between the sixth and seventh bowls of God's wrath, I am reminded that God's words during this pause are a benediction, which my commentary defines as "a prayer for God’s blessing at the end of a letter or a worship service. " We must see Revelation as both a letter and a worship service - full of God's glory, His message to us, and full of praise. John Piper says that all of redemptive history God seeks one thing - worship of Him. For us to be ready, we must prepare our hearts for worship - non-ceasing praise and worship!
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My Prayer: Jesus, You are a good and perfect God and worthy of my worship and praise - non-stop! You bless me daily and I am both grateful and undeserving. My sins are great and they continue - daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sins towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
