Christian Living

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The book of Revelation contains some of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible. Attempts to explain and illuminate its contents have brought more confusion than understanding. Questions continue to outnumber answers. There have been a plethora of publications that have attempted to clarify the meaning of its content. We are so preoccupied with what is going to happen, that we fail to spend our energy on what is happening right now. There is a far sightedness in so many of us that we have lost our near sightedness. End times supercede present times. The Second Coming of Jesus has provoked more interest than His first coming. Coming judgment has attracted more interest than God’s Grace. Escapism has replaced preparation for difficult times. We have more concern for the future than for the present. We are looking for signs in the sky rather than seeing the signs of this time. We are so eager to know about tomorrow, we fail to grow spiritually today. Instead of reading every book that claims to have unlocked the symbolism of Revelation, let us read what is obviously clear and let the Holy Spirit unveil the veiled Truth in God’s timing.

This article is not an attempt to explain the Truths in the book of Revelation, but to simply illuminate what should be obvious to the reader.

It is the only book in the Bible that pronounces blessings on those that read, hear, and keep the things revealed. (Revelation 1:3) There is also a warning to those that would add or take away from the prophecy of the book. (Revelation 22:18, 19) Those who would dare to venture into explaining the book should be aware of these warnings. Obviously, Revelation is a book that must be taken seriously, especially by those to whom is intended. The prophecy of Revelation is purposely directed toward seven churches in Asia Minor. The Apostle John was to write what was revealed to him and send it to the designated churches. These revelations were addressed to the Angel (pastor, messenger) of each of the specified churches. Notice that John was “in the spirit on the Lord’s Day” when these prophesies were given. To try and understand Revelation by reasoning and intellectual manipulation will only add to the confusion. Take a look at Jesus’ exchange with His audience when He shared about drinking His blood and eating His flesh. The people were so confused with His words that many of His disciples stopped following Him. Jesus clarified what He was saying by stating that His words were not for the fleshly hearers, but for the “spirit” which would bring life. (John 6:63) It is only when we understand this principle that we will be able to grasp what is being offered in Revelation. We must stop looking at the book of Revelation with natural minds.

In reading the book of Revelation, we need to center on the obvious and let the rest of the Book remain in a passive state until the Holy Spirit opens our understanding. Instead of spending countless hours in search of the veiled Truth, let us digest the revealed Truth. For over 1,900 years, Christians have sought to see the future revealed, while they have missed the Truth for contemporary living.

The early chapters of Revelation contain insights into the flaws of certain churches. Instead of pursuing the veiled truths of this book, let us learn the revealed truths about Jesus’ knowledge of His Church and the warnings against their self indulgencies. Some Believers never open Revelation and, in so doing, fail to hear what the Lord is saying to His Church. Every local church needs to read chapters two and three and ask, “Lord, is it us?” Revelation: The book for today, revealed in due time!

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