THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA / REVELATION 1:8

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(KJV) Revelation 1:8

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA / REVELATION 1:8

These are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. This is another way of saying that God is the beginning and the ending of all things – including human history – the Source of all life and the fulfillment of all perfection. God is eternal. From creation to the completion of His perfect plan for His people, He is Lord overall. To Him belong the final victory over evil and the authority over all things. This same title, or designation, for God the Father is used also for Jesus as God the Son (Revelation 22:13). Nine of the ten New Testament references to God as the “Almighty” occur in Revelation (Revelation 1:8; 4:8; 11:17; 15:3; 16:7, 14; 19:6, 15; 21:22). The other occurrence is 2 Corinthians 6:18. (Two other verses – Romans 9:29 and James 5:4 use a different Greek term, which the NIV also translates as “Almighty”).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. HE IS COMING / REVELATION 1:7
  2. HIM WHO IS, AND WHO WAS, AND WHO IS TO COME / REVELATION 1:4-5
  3. TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES / REVELATION 1:4
  4. BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO READS / REVELATION 1:3
  5. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2
  6. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  7. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  8. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  9. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  10. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  11. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  12. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  13. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  14. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  15. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  16. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  17. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  18. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  19. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  20. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  21. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  22. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  23. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  24. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  25. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  26. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  27. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  28. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  29. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  30. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  31. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  32. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  33. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  34. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  35. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  36. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  37. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  38. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  39. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  40. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  41. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  42. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  43. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  44. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  45. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  46. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  47. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  48. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  49. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  50. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

HE IS COMING / REVELATION 1:7

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(KJV) Revelation 1:7

 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

HE IS COMING / REVELATION 1:7

The primary purpose of the book of Revelation is to describe the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom and purposes when Christ returns to destroy the forces of evil and establish His kingdom on earth. The end-time events surrounding that coming are also predicted and described throughout the book (Daniel 7:13; Matthew 24:29-30). The eschatology (“teaching of the last things”) or Revelation is a presentation of a definitive conclusion to time as we know it and the fulfillment of God’s purposes for all creation. It reveals that history will end in victory and reward for God’s faithful people, but it will end in the defeat, destruction and judgment of Satan’s system in this world (Revelation 17-18). Finally, Christ will reign forever with His people (Revelation 20:4; Revelation 21:1- 22:5).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. HIM WHO IS, AND WHO WAS, AND WHO IS TO COME / REVELATION 1:4-5
  2. TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES / REVELATION 1:4
  3. BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO READS / REVELATION 1:3
  4. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2
  5. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  6. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  7. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  8. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  9. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  10. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  11. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  12. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  13. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  14. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  15. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  16. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  17. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  18. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  19. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  20. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  21. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  22. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  23. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  24. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  25. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  26. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  27. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  28. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  29. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  30. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  31. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  32. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  33. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  34. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  35. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  36. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  37. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  38. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  39. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  40. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  41. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  42. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  43. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  44. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  45. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  46. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  47. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  48. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  49. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

HIM WHO IS, AND WHO WAS, AND WHO IS TO COME / REVELATION 1:4-5

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(KJV) Revelation 1:4-5

John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

The Triune Blessing: Encountering the Eternal God in Revelation

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the chaotic pacing of the modern world? In a culture obsessed with the next viral trend or the immediate future, our souls easily lose their anchor.

The opening of the Book of Revelation offers a profound cure for this anxiety. In Revelation 1:4-5, the Apostle John opens his letter to the seven churches with a staggering, multi-dimensional blessing that grounds our fragile present in the eternal reality of the Triune God.

“John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth.” (Revelation 1:4-5)

This is not just a formal greeting. It is a theological masterpiece. In just two verses, John introduces us to the fullness of the Trinity—Father, Spirit, and Son—co-laboring to bring grace and peace to a suffering church.

1. The Father: Him Who Is, Was, and Is to Come

John begins his blessing with a specific reference to the eternal nature of God the Father. This phrasing directly echoes the divine name revealed to Moses at the burning bush: “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14).

Think about the depth of this title. God is not bound by the linear timeline that traps us. He exists outside of time, yet He intimately fills every part of it:

  • He Is: He is fully present with you in this exact moment, holding your current anxieties.
  • He Was: He occupies your past, redeeming your history and proving His faithfulness over generations.
  • He Is to Come: He already stands in your future. No matter what unknown challenges tomorrow brings, God is already there waiting for you.

2. The Spirit: The Sevenfold Perfection

Next, John speaks of “the seven spirits which are before his throne.” To the modern reader, this sounds mysterious. However, in biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature, numbers carry immense weight. The number seven signifies completeness, wholeness, and perfection.

Rather than meaning seven individual spirits, this refers to the completeness and perfection of all aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work in the church and in the world. It points back to Isaiah 11:2, which describes the resting of the multi-faceted Spirit upon the Messiah. The Holy Spirit is completely sufficient. He possesses perfect wisdom, perfect power, and perfect presence to guide the global church through its darkest seasons.

3. The Son: The Sovereign Redeemer

Finally, the blessing culminates in the person of Jesus Christ, who is described with three magnificent titles:

  • The Faithful Witness: Jesus perfectly revealed the truth of the Father, even unto death.
  • The Firstborn from the Dead: Mirroring Colossians 1:18, this means Jesus is the pioneer of resurrection. His empty tomb guarantees that death does not have the final word for those who follow Him.
  • The Prince of the Kings of the Earth: Jesus is named as the ultimate King over all things (Revelation 19:16). Earthly rulers may boast of their power, but their authority is temporary. Jesus holds the supreme, cosmic lease on history.

The Trinity Unanimous for You

All three Persons of the Trinity—the one true God in three distinct, interrelated, and unified persons—are cited in this opening blessing. All three share the same divine essence, and all three are uniquely postured toward you today.

When the Triune God offers you grace and peace, it is backed by the eternal stability of the Father, the perfect power of the Spirit, and the victorious resurrection of the Son. You are held by a three-fold cord that cannot be broken.

A Closing Prayer

Eternal Father, Him who is, who was, and who is to come, we bow before your majestic timelessness. We thank you that our fleeting lives are anchored in your unshakeable eternity. Holy Spirit, breathe your sevenfold perfection into our hearts today, filling our deficiencies with your complete wisdom, comfort, and strength. Lord Jesus Christ, our Faithful Witness and Firstborn from the dead, we submit to your cosmic kingship. Rebel against our fears and rule over our anxieties today, knowing that you hold ultimate authority over every power on earth. Thank you, Triune God, for pouring out your matchless grace and peace upon us. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES / REVELATION 1:4
  2. BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO READS / REVELATION 1:3
  3. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2
  4. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  5. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  6. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  7. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  8. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  9. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  10. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  11. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  12. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  13. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  14. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  15. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  16. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  17. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  18. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  19. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  20. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  21. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  22. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  23. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  24. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  25. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  26. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  27. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  28. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  29. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  30. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  31. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  32. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  33. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  34. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  35. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  36. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  37. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  38. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  39. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  40. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  41. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  42. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  43. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  44. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  45. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  46. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  47. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  48. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES / REVELATION 1:4

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Revelation 1:4

John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Grace and Peace: The Timeless Message of Revelation 1:4

Have you ever opened a letter that felt like it was written exactly for you, right in the moment you needed it most?

When we open the Book of Revelation, it is easy to get caught up in the mysterious imagery of beasts, trumpets, and prophecies. But if we slow down and look at how the book begins, we find a deeply personal, comforting message. Revelation 1:4 opens with a greeting that bridges the gap between ancient history and our modern lives:

“John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne…”

This single verse serves as a powerful reminder that God sees His Church, anchors us in His eternal nature, and equips us with His perfect Spirit.

A Letter Sent to You

John addresses this letter to seven specific churches in the ancient Roman province of Asia, located in modern-day Turkey. Each church— Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea—faced unique cultural pressures, persecution, and internal struggles.

But this wasn’t just a localized memo. In biblical themes, the number seven represents completeness and perfection. By addressing the seven churches, Jesus was speaking to the entire global body of Christ throughout history. The victories, warnings, and encouragements sent to those ancient believers are just as relevant to your life, your struggles, and your church community today. You are a part of this story.

Anchored by the Eternal One

The greeting promises “grace and peace” from a triune God, starting with the One “who is, and who was, and who is to come.”

When the world feels chaotic, political landscapes shift, or personal trials overwhelm us, this title grounds our faith. God is not biting His nails over the future. He is already there. He is the self-existent, timeless Ruler who holds your past, anchors your present, and secures your future. Because He never changes, His grace and peace toward you remain unshakable.

Sustained by the Perfect Spirit

John also extends peace from the “seven spirits before his throne.” This phrasing points back to the Old Testament imagery in Isaiah 11:2, representing the sevenfold, complete, and perfect ministry of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit does not give us a fraction of God’s power or a partial comfort. He brings the total completeness of God’s wisdom, strength, and presence directly into our lives. No matter what spiritual battle or daily exhaustion you face, the fullness of the Holy Spirit is available to sustain you.

As you step into the rest of your week, carry this truth with you: you are seen by the eternal God, covered by His grace, and filled with His perfect Spirit.

Closing Prayer

Eternal Father, the One who is, who was, and who is to come, we praise You for Your unchanging faithfulness. Thank You for extending Your limitless grace and perfect peace to us today. We ask that Your Holy Spirit—in all His fullness, wisdom, and power—would fill our hearts and guide our steps. Strengthen Your Church across the world to stand firm amidst trial, just as You called the early believers to stand. Keep our eyes fixed on Your eternal throne, trusting that our future is secure in You. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO READS / REVELATION 1:3
  2. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2
  3. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  4. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  5. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  6. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  7. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  8. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  9. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  10. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  11. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  12. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  13. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  14. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  15. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  16. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  17. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  18. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  19. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  20. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  21. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  22. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  23. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  24. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  25. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  26. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  27. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  28. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  29. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  30. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  31. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  32. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  33. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  34. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  35. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  36. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  37. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  38. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  39. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  40. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  41. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  42. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  43. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  44. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  45. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  46. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  47. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO READS / REVELATION 1:3

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Revelation 1:3

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Blessed Is the One Who Reads: The Practical Power of Revelation

When you think of the Book of Revelation, what comes to mind? For many, it conjures up vivid images of mysterious beasts, apocalyptic battles, and cryptic timelines. It is easy to view this final book of the Bible as a complicated puzzle box locked away for the distant future.

However, right at the very beginning of this profound letter, God offers us a completely different perspective. In Revelation 1:3, we encounter a beautiful and comforting promise:

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”

Revelation 1:3 introduces the first of seven “beatitudes,” or declarations of God’s divine favor, woven throughout the book of Revelation. Far from being a scary or unreachable text, Revelation opens with an invitation to experience God’s joy, peace, and blessing.

More Than a Future Forecast

It is easy to get caught up trying to decode future events when reading prophecy. While Revelation certainly reveals God’s ultimate victory and His future plans for the world, it was never meant to be merely an intellectual roadmap.

The fact that God commands us to “take to heart” and obey what is written means that Revelation is a deeply practical book. It contains urgent moral instructions and timeless spiritual principles for our lives right now. It is a direct call to action.

Receiving spiritual insight from God’s Word should change the way we live today. It should shift our values, reshape our daily priorities, and Anchor us in a chaotic world.

Living the Revelation

When we read Revelation through the lens of obedience and faith, our perspective changes. We begin to see that this book is not meant to fuel fear or speculation, but to fuel our devotion.

  • It clarifies our priorities: In light of eternity, the temporary stresses and material distractions of this world begin to lose their grip on us.
  • It strengthens our endurance: Seeing God’s ultimate victory gives us the courage to stand firm through current trials and hardships.
  • It deepens our worship: Above all, Revelation pulls back the curtain on the majesty of Jesus Christ, drawing us closer to Him in faith, hope, and love.

As you open this book, don’t just look for timelines. Look for the Savior. Listen to His voice, take His truth to heart, and walk in the blessing He has promised to those who obey.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the beautiful promise of Your blessing found in Your Word. We praise You that the Book of Revelation is not a source of fear, but a beacon of hope and a guide for holy living.

Forgive us for the times we have treated Your truth as mere information rather than a call to transformation. Today, we ask for open ears and receptive hearts. Help us not only to read and hear Your words, but to truly take them to heart. Let the profound truths of Your ultimate victory reshape our daily priorities, our values, and our actions.

Draw us closer to Jesus Christ today. Fill us with a steadfast faith, an unshakeable hope, and a radical love for You and others as we await Your glorious return.

In the mighty and beautiful name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
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  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  2. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  3. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  4. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  5. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  6. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  7. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  8. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  9. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  10. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  11. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  12. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  13. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  14. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  15. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  16. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  17. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  18. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  19. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  20. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  21. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  22. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  23. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  24. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  25. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  26. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  27. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  28. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  29. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  30. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  31. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  32. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  33. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  34. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  35. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  36. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  37. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  38. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  39. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  40. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  41. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  42. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  43. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  44. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  45. REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2
  46. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST / REVELATION 1:1-2

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILYDEVOTION

(KJV) Revelation 1:1-2

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

The Unveiling: Understanding the Revelation of Jesus Christ

Have you ever looked at the Book of Revelation and felt a wave of intimidation? You are not alone. Many believers bypass this final book of Scripture, viewing it as a confusing maze of strange symbols, terrifying beasts, and mysterious timelines.

However, the very first sentence of the book completely changes how we should approach it. Revelation 1:1-2 states:

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John, who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things that he saw.”

When we look closely at these opening words, we discover the true heart of this incredible book.

What Does “Revelation” Actually Mean?

To understand this book, we must look at the original Greek word used by the Apostle John: apocalupsis. While modern culture uses the word “apocalypse” to describe absolute destruction and chaos, the original Greek meaning is beautiful. It literally means “to take away the cover,” implying an unveiling or a revealing.

Think of it like the grand opening of a monument. The cloth is pulled away, and what was once hidden is now fully visible for everyone to see. Revelation is not meant to obscure the truth; it is meant to reveal it.

A Message From the Living Christ

Most importantly, this book is a revealing from and about Jesus Christ. It gives us two priceless windows into reality:

  1. Jesus’ Evaluation of His Church: Written approximately 60 to 65 years after His resurrection and ascension, Revelation shows us a living Savior who is actively watching over His people. He knows their struggles, praises their faithfulness, and gently but firmly corrects their drift. It shows us what matters to Him in His church today.
  2. Insight into Future Events: Revelation pulls back the curtain on the end-time Tribulation—the period when God unleashes His severe judgments on a world that has rejected Him. But it does not leave us in the dark. It provides an explicit roadmap of God’s ultimate triumph over evil, Christ’s literal return to reign on earth, and the breathtaking glory of God’s eternal kingdom.

Hope for the Days Ahead

Revelation is not a book of fear; it is a book of ultimate victory. It reminds us that no matter how chaotic, dark, or broken our world appears right now, God is still on His throne. History is moving toward a specific, glorious destination. Jesus is coming back, evil will be defeated forever, and God will dwell with His people in perfect peace.

If you have been afraid to read this book, wipe away the dread. Open it with anticipation, ready to see Jesus unveiled in all His majesty, power, and love.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for Your holy Word and for pulling back the curtain to show us what lies ahead. Forgive us for the times we have allowed fear or confusion to keep us from studying the Book of Revelation. We praise You that Jesus is not a distant savior, but the living Lord who loves, evaluates, and protects His Church.

As we look at the world around us, anchor our hearts in the truth of Your ultimate victory. Help us to live faithfully in light of Your return, keeping our eyes fixed on the glory of Your eternal kingdom. Strengthen our faith, and give us opportunities to share the hope of Jesus Christ with a world that desperately needs Him.

In the mighty and victorious name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

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  3. www. biblegateway.com
  4. www.biblestudytools.com
  5. Map Pencils
  6. Strong’s Concordance
  7. College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  8. Ballpoint Pens
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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14
  2. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  3. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  4. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  5. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  6. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  7. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  8. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  9. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  10. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  11. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  12. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  13. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  14. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  15. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  16. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  17. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  18. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  19. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  20. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  21. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  22. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  23. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  24. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  25. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  26. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  27. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  28. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  29. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  30. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  31. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  32. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  33. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  34. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  35. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  36. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  37. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  38. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  39. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  40. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  41. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  42. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  43. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  44. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  45. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Revelation 20:14

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

DEATH AND HADES – THE LAKE OF FIRE / REVELATION 20:14

DEATH AND HADES

Hades refers to the place of intermediate punishment where all the ungodly go now when they die to await final judgment (Revelation 1:18; Revelation 6:8; Revelation 20:13-14). After the final judgment removes all the ungodly and Satan himself into the lake of fire there will be no further need for death or Hades. Its fires and torment will be absorbed into the ultimate place of eternal punishment. The only place where death (spiritual death, which is permanent separation from God) will exist is in the place of eternal punishment. Taht is why the lake of fire is referred to as the “second death.” Those consigned to it will have no hope for resurrection or rescue. Anyone whose name is not found in the Book of Life will suffer forever in the lake of fire.

THE LAKE OF FIRE

The Bible portrays a terrible picture of the final doom of the spiritually lost.

  1. It speaks of “trouble and distress” (Romans 2:9), “weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 22:13; 25:30), “everlasting destruction” (2 Thessalonians 1:9) and a “fiery furnace” (Matthew 13:42, 50). It speaks of “gloomy dungeons” (2 Peter 2:4), “eternal punishment” (Matthew 25:46), a “hell, where the fire never goes out” (Mark 9:43), a “fiery lake of burning sulfur” (Revelation 19:20) and “the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever. There is no rest day or night” (Revelation 14:11). Certainly, “It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31); “It would be better for him if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24; Matthew 10:28).
  2. The lake of fire was not originally prepared for people, but rather was the judgment reserved for Satan and the angels who followed him in rebellion against God (Matthew 25:41). By the time the “Great White Throne Judgment” (Revelation 20:11-13) takes place, Satan will have already been thrown into the lake of fire, along with the antichrist and his false prophet. But because of God’s perfect justice, He must also condemn all others who defy Him and do not turn from their own way and accept His gracious offer of forgiveness and eternal life with Him.
  3. Christ’s followers in the New Testament church were extremely aware of the consequences in store for those who persisted in living in sin (going their ow God-defying way). It was for this reason they preached with tears (Acts 20:19) and defended God’s unfailing Word and original message of Christ against all distortion and false teaching (Philippians 1:17; 2 Timothy 1:14).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12
  2. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  3. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  4. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  5. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  6. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  7. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  8. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  9. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  10. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  11. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  12. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  13. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  14. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  15. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  16. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  17. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  18. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  19. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  20. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  21. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  22. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  23. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  24. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  25. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  26. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  27. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  28. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  29. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  30. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  31. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  32. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  33. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  34. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  35. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  36. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  37. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  38. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  39. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  40. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  41. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  42. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  43. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  44. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12-13

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(KJV) Revelation 20:12-13

And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

ACCORDING TO WHAT THEY HAD DONE / REVELATION 20:12-13

The lives of all who did not accept God’s forgiveness and entrust their lives to Him will be completely exposed before God. Every selfish and defiant act and ungodly thought will be called into account. Even the “secret sins,” which it seemed no one knew about, will be brought to light and judged (Luke 8:17; Romans 2:16). All will be judged individually for their works according to God’s standards and principles, with consideration for motives and opportunities (Luke 12:47-48). This indicates differences in the sentencing and degree of punishment, but not in the duration. The torment of the lake of fire (Revelation 20:14) is unquenchable and will last forever.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11
  2. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  3. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  4. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  5. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  6. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  7. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  8. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  9. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  10. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  11. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  12. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  13. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  14. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  15. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  16. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  17. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  18. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  19. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  20. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  21. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  22. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  23. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  24. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  25. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  26. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  27. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  28. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  29. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  30. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  31. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  32. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  33. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  34. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  35. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  36. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  37. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  38. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  39. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  40. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  41. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  42. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  43. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) Revelation 20:11  

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

EARTH AND SKY FLED / REVELATION 20:11

The glory of God and the fire of His judgment surrounding the Great White Throne are so intense that even the elements of the physical universe cannot remine in God’s presence (Revelation 20:11). It seems that since these things are no longer needed, they will cease to exist. This is likely part of the preparation for the creation oof a new heaven and earth (Revelation 21:1; Isaiah 51:6; 2 Peter 3:7, 10-12).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
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  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13
  2. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  3. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  4. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  5. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  6. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  7. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  8. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  9. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  10. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  11. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  12. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  13. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  14. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  15. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  16. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  17. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  18. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  19. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  20. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  21. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  22. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  23. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  24. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  25. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  26. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  27. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  28. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  29. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  30. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  31. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  32. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  33. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  34. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  35. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  36. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  37. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  38. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  39. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  40. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  41. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  42. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13

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(KJV) Revelation 20:11-13

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

GREAT WHITE THRONE / REVELATION 20:11-13

The judgment described here is called the “Great White Throne Judgment” (the whit throne reflects God’s purity and holiness). Jesus Christ is the judge (John 5:22). This judgment includes all the spiritually lost (those who did not accept God’s gracious forgiveness and salvation and live by faith in Him) of all time. Some believe that those who are saved (who personally accept and trust Christ) during Christ’s thousand-year reign on earth will be included in this judgment, though that is not clear from this or any other passage.

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE FIRST RESURRECTION / REVELATION 20:6
  2. THRONES ON WHICH WERE SEATED / REVELATION 20:4
  3. KEEP HIM FROM DECEIVING THE NATIONS ANYMORE / REVELATION 20:3
  4. TWENTY-FOUR ELDERS / REVELATION 11:16
  5. THE SEVENTH ANGEL SOUNDED / REVELATION 11:15
  6. TERROR STRUCK THOSE WHO SAW THEM / REVELATION 11:11
  7. THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH WILL GLOAT / REVELATION 11:9
  8. THE BEAST … KILL THEM / REVELATION 11:7
  9. OLIVE TREES … LAMPSTANDS / REVELATION 11:4
  10. MY TWO WITNESSES / REVELATION 11:3
  11. TRAMPLE ON THE HOLY CITY / REVELATION 11:2
  12. MEASURE THE TEMPLE / REVELATION 11:1
  13. BUT THE COWARDLY, THE UNBELIEVING / REVELATION 21:8
  14. HE WHO OVERCOMES / REVELATION 2:17
  15. A PALE HORSE / REVELATION 6:8
  16. A BLACK HORSE / REVELATION 6:5
  17. HORSE … FIERY RED ONE / REVELATION 6:4
  18. A WHITE HORSE / REVELATION 6:2
  19. A FEW PEOPLE IN SARDIS / REVELATION 3:4
  20. YOU ARE DEAD / REVELATION 3:1-2
  21. I WILL GIVE THE MORNING STAR / REVELATION 2:28
  22. HOLD ON … UNTIL I COME / REVELATION 2:25
  23. THE REST OF YOU / REVELATION 2:24
  24. A MALE CHILD / REVELATION 12:5
  25. WHO OBEY GOD’S COMMANDMENTS / REVELATION 14:12
  26. A MARK / REVELATION 13:16
  27. REFUSED TO WORSHIP THE IMAGE TO BE KILLED / REVELATION 13:15
  28. WORSHIP THE FIRST BEAST / REVELATION
  29. DRAGON … BOUND HIM FOR A THOUSAND YEARS / REVELATION 20:2
  30. THE GREAT TRIBULATION / REVELATION 7:14
  31. THE DEVIL … THE LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR / REVELATION 20:10
  32. SURROUNDED THE CAMP OF GOD’S PEOPLE / REVELATION 20:9
  33. DECEIVE THE NATIONS / REVELATION 20:8
  34. SATAN WILL BE RELEASED / REVELATION 20:7
  35. SPIRITS OF DEMONS PERFORMING MIRACULOUS SIGNS / REVELATION 16:14
  36. FROGS / REVELATION 16:13
  37. WAR IN HEAVEN / REVELATION 12:7-9
  38. A THIRD OF THE STARS / REVELATION 12:4
  39. FALSE PROPHET … THE MIRACULOUS / REVELATION 19:20
  40. THE LAMB OPENED / REVELATION 6:1
  41. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion.
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

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