What if Today is Your Last Day?
Blessed Is the One who Read, Who Listen and Who Heeds.
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Revelation Chapter 1-v3
"Blessed is the one* who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near."
Greeting.* from St. John on the Patmos Island and from your sister in Christ, another John for my name is Johanna.
Since most of the population have been exiled to their homes, away from Church--now is the time perhaps to seek God's Word from Scripture. For myself, I am being led to read Revelation, as God is impressing upon my heart to do so.
John is speaking to the seven churches. Seven in the Bible indicates complete or fullness and so He is speaking to ALL the Church--to us.
In John's Vision, the Son of God is appearing to John. This Person refers to Himself as the Alpha and the Omega--the Beginning and the End.
"A sharp two edge sword" is coming out of His mouth---or "the Word of God" as described in Ephesians 6-v 17.
Our Glorified, Resurrected Christ, is holding seven stars and seven lampstands. The seven stars are Angels of the churches and the Lampstands are the seven Churches, Jesus is telling us.
There will be very many symbolisms in Revelation and it is important that we know exactly what our Lord is speaking to us.
In Chapter 2 of Revelation ---Christ is speaking to us, His Church---so I suggest you start to read and study this chapter and pray for discernment, wisdom, and understanding. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you HEAR the messages being given to us in this day--and this age. Especially hear the first Word spoken to the first Church---"You have lost your first Love."
Lord, I want to know just all that you are saying to me, I know how important it is as these days pass, and I age with every day that goes by. Nearer to thee my God--I come.
Here is the link to begin you journey with John on the island of Pathmos. "Blessed is the one* who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near."
http://www.usccb.org/bible/revelation/2
About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from our church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 50 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
