The Purpose Revealed
"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place." – Revelation 1:1
The book of Revelation has a clear purpose: to show God’s servants what must soon take place. The word servant here isn’t just a casual term. It comes from the Greek word for “bond-servant,” describing someone who has willingly surrendered themselves to a master, not out of obligation, but by choice. Revelation was written for those who have chosen to surrender their lives to Christ, who call Him Lord, and who live in obedience to Him.
If you belong to Jesus, this book is meant for you. It reveals the mysteries of what’s to come, preparing you for the future and reminding you of the eternal hope you have in Him. But here’s the sobering truth: if you haven’t surrendered your life to God, you’re reading someone else’s mail. Revelation still speaks to you, but it paints a very different picture. One that calls you to make a decision.
The events described in this book will affect everyone, servant or not. The difference is in how they will affect you. For those who belong to Christ, Revelation is a source of hope and assurance. For those who don’t, it’s a warning of what’s to come.
So, where does that leave you today? Have you truly surrendered to Christ? Are you living as His bond-servant, willingly choosing to follow Him? If you’ve been holding back, now is the time to stop waiting. The events described in Revelation remind us that time is short and eternity is real.
For those who are already His servants, this is a call to live in anticipation. Let the truths of Revelation inspire you to live with purpose, urgency, and faithfulness. And for those who are not yet His, consider this your invitation. God’s purpose in Revelation is not to confuse or scare you but to reveal His love, His justice, and His plan.
The book of Revelation has a clear purpose: to show God’s servants what must soon take place. The word servant here isn’t just a casual term. It comes from the Greek word for “bond-servant,” describing someone who has willingly surrendered themselves to a master, not out of obligation, but by choice. Revelation was written for those who have chosen to surrender their lives to Christ, who call Him Lord, and who live in obedience to Him.
If you belong to Jesus, this book is meant for you. It reveals the mysteries of what’s to come, preparing you for the future and reminding you of the eternal hope you have in Him. But here’s the sobering truth: if you haven’t surrendered your life to God, you’re reading someone else’s mail. Revelation still speaks to you, but it paints a very different picture. One that calls you to make a decision.
The events described in this book will affect everyone, servant or not. The difference is in how they will affect you. For those who belong to Christ, Revelation is a source of hope and assurance. For those who don’t, it’s a warning of what’s to come.
So, where does that leave you today? Have you truly surrendered to Christ? Are you living as His bond-servant, willingly choosing to follow Him? If you’ve been holding back, now is the time to stop waiting. The events described in Revelation remind us that time is short and eternity is real.
For those who are already His servants, this is a call to live in anticipation. Let the truths of Revelation inspire you to live with purpose, urgency, and faithfulness. And for those who are not yet His, consider this your invitation. God’s purpose in Revelation is not to confuse or scare you but to reveal His love, His justice, and His plan.
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