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by Sandy Shaw
A disaster and catastrophe of ‘apocalyptic proportions’ was the favoured language used by many in the media when reporting on the earthquake in Haiti.
Why use this biblical terminology? In certain circumstances there is none better.
Apocalyptic simply means a lifting of the veil, or a prophetic disclosure, and has its origin in the book of Revelation, which can be a ‘happy hunting ground’ for some, whilst for others it is left well alone, and remains unread.
Many can be afraid of really getting into this book, but the Word of God was never intended to create fear, but the very opposite. This is a book to encourage faith.
Revelation comes from the risen, living and ascended Lord Jesus Christ, and is sent to John who was youngest of the twelve disciples.
John is now around 90 years of age, and imprisoned for his faith on the Island of Patmos.
John is physically in prison, but his concern is for wellbeing of the Church. His desire is to be with the other disciples of Jesus, but circumstances prevent him from visiting them, so he writes what Jesus Christ sends and reveals.
Revelation is a revealing, and not a hiding, nor a confusing, or obscuring.
In each letter to these seven churches there is the challenge to overcome.
Life was extremely difficult at that time for those who had come to faith in Christ. Persecution was rampant, just as it is today across our pained world.
This final New Testament book has a specific relevance for those who are experiencing persecution, and it has become most meaningful to all disciples who face fierce opposition.
The victorious overcoming Christ is encouraging Christians to persevere and overcome too.
The apocalyptic blessing is for “him who overcomes”.
Sandy Shaw
Nairn Christian Fellowship
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Sandy has a weekly radio talk which can be heard via the Internet on Saturday at 11:40am, New Orleans time, at wsho.com.
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