Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
Revelation 14:6-7
WORSHIP GOD
The Apostle John would have already been an old man when he was banished as a prisoner to the Isle of Patmos. This island was sterile, a place of convicts. And yet it was this barren place that Jesus chose to bring to John amazing revelations of Himself and of things to come in this world.
John had spent over 3 years with Jesus during His ministry on this earth. He had watched Him, talked with Him, touched Him. But this was different. Here Jesus revealed Himself as Almighty God. When John saw Jesus, he tells us that "he fell at His feet as though dead..."
John was instructed to write what he saw - and in many instances what he saw was beyond human description, but the word pictures he used leave no doubt as to the greatness of our God.
And this is the great God that we are privileged to be able to worship - more, to call our friend. This is the God that had so much compassion for us that He came to this earth and paid for our sins with His own life - the very Creator Himself.
John no doubt listened very carefully to the angel he saw flying in the heavens with the everlasting Gospel - calling with a loud voice "Fear God and give Him glory....Worship Him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water."
Here we find the true object of our worship.
PRAY: Father, thank you for your great patience and compassion. Thank you that even though we are not worthy, You are prepared to forgive us. We ask you for strength to follow the path that You would have us travel, and we look forward to the time we will have the awesome blessing of seeing You face to face.
Today's contributor: Ian Jackson
