Wednesday, May 1, 2019

John, the only remaining member of the Twelve Disciples of Christ, had been sent away to the island of Patmos for preaching about Jesus. The book of Revelation was written while he was exiled. As John is worshipping on the Lord's Day, he sees Jesus, who gives him a message for seven churches. Through John's account of what Christ reveals to Him, one message is clear, Jesus loves the Church. We know Christ died for His people and all the people to come, but He actively loves us today and is commanding us to reach those who do not know Him or His great love. He is above all and is completely sovereign in all things. He lacks nothing, yet chooses to use us to further the gospel and bring Him glory. He stands with His church, strengthening and leading for the world to see Him. We, like John, are the vessels in which He has chosen to use to proclaim His wondrous and mighty Name. Because God is our refuge and strength, we can take heart in the face of calamity of any kind, just as John did. We speak and move through life on the authority of the One who is sovereign over all.   Revelation 1:9-20 Kenny Nix, Pastor