Even So, Amen!

Mr. Bill and I enjoy an occasional movie. We carefully select which ones then I note the release date on my calendar.  It’s a perfect date night although more costly than 40+ years ago.  Matinees and meal coupons are usually the order!

 

Apocalypse doesn’t generally frame good thoughts!  The original word is apokalupsis, Greek for “uncovering, unveiling, revealing.”  Christians tend to steer clear of the Book of Revelation because it’s filled with symbolism and often difficult to understand, but there are amazing promises throughout the twenty-two chapters.  Chapter 1, Verse 3 says, “Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.”  Believers are wise to read-hear-obey Christ’s revelations to the Apostle John of present and future spiritual realities.  Repeatedly Jesus says, “I am coming,” the time is near, and [equally important] His invitation remains – “let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.” (22:17b).  Truth is, Revelation discloses His plan for the end-of-days and still calls hearts to His Salvation.  Christ’s return won’t be a private showing – John writes, “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all the tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so, Amen.” (1:7).    You see, Christ’s return will be catastrophic for those who have denied and scoffed at Him, but what a grand and glorious event it will be for those who have loved Him and faithfully persevered!  There’s a few more movie premieres on my calendar for 2015 – already a few for 2016.  The best-to-come for Believers isn’t noted on any calendar but by God Almighty, promised and certain.  He’s coming – Stay watchful … Even so, Amen!