Read: Zephaniah 1:1-3:20; Revelation 10:1-11; Psalm 138:1-8; Proverbs 30:11-14
Zephaniah gave Judah a synopsis of God’s plan for them. They had been rebellious and refused to repent so judgment would come fast and soon. There would be no way of escape. But for the remnant there was great hope of restoration and healing.
Honor would be restored to those who were the outcasts of society and oppressed for their faith. This is a promise to the Bride also.
In Revelation, John sees a mighty angel robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face is like the sun and his legs like fiery pillars. He was holding an open scroll in his hand. The rainbow stands for God’s eternal covenant with the earth. This angel will come to bring vengeance on the land and the sea. God didn’t allow John to write down what this angel thundered out but he did say that when it comes to his time to thunder, it will all be over.
John approached the angel and asked about the scroll in his hand and he was told to eat it. It would be sweet to his mouth but bitter to his stomach. He was then told to tell everyone what he had seen. So, John wrote his revelation down and trillions of people have read it.
This man is the spirit of Christ in his messenger, Martin Luther and his book is the Bible. Martin Luther opened the truth that the just shall live by faith, not by works thereby opening the way to salvation. He opposed the Roman Catholic laws that were so oppressive toward the people and kept them from truth. The book is the covenant promise God has given his people and he will do everything he said he would do in it. During this time, the printing press brought the Bible to the common people and the Word spread. The Word is sweet to read, but living it out is harder to do.
Lord, helps us to be awake and aware of what you are doing in this world. Thank you for the covenant you made with us to save us and preserve us for your glory.
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