Day 361 - Beholding the Revelation of Jesus (Jude 1, Revelation 1, Revelation 2) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Jude 1:1 - 25, Revelation 1:1 - 2:29

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Revelation

Today, we step into two powerful books—Jude and Revelation. Jude challenges us to defend the faith boldly, while Revelation unveils the majesty of Jesus Christ and offers messages of both hope and correction to the early churches.

As we reflect on this year and prepare for the next, let’s consider what God has revealed to us through His Word. He is a God who speaks, reveals, and sustains us through every circumstance.

Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, delivers a short but powerful message: “Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people” (Jude 1:3).

Jude warns against false teachers who infiltrate the church and twist God’s grace. He reminds us of the past: the Israelites’ disobedience, Sodom and Gomorrah’s rebellion, and even fallen angels. God is just—He spares the righteous and judges the wicked.

Jude's words encourage us to remain steadfast. We must stand firm in truth, rebuke falsehood with the authority of God, and protect the integrity of our faith.

The book of Revelation begins with awe and wonder. John, exiled on the island of Patmos, receives a vision of the risen and glorified Jesus Christ:“When I turned to see who was speaking to me, I saw seven gold lampstands. And standing in the middle of the lampstands was someone like the Son of Man…” (Revelation 1:12-13).

Jesus is revealed as the Alpha and Omega, the First and Last, and the Living One. Revelation is a glimpse into God’s heavenly perspective, a vision of both judgment and hope.

In Revelation 2, Jesus addresses the spiritual condition of four churches:

- Ephesus: Faithful in deeds but forsaking their first love.

- Smyrna: Encouraged to remain steadfast in persecution.

- Pergamum: Rebuked for compromising with false teachings.

- Thyatira: Called out for tolerating false prophets and sin.

Each message serves as both a warning and a call to repentance. These letters remind us to evaluate our own faith journey: Have we grown complacent? Have we compromised truth? Or are we staying faithful despite adversity?

Revelation is more than a book; it’s a theme that applies to our lives today. God continually reveals Himself—through His Word, through creation, and through His Spirit at work in us.

As we reflect on the year, we must ask: What has God revealed to me?

- Has He shown you His sustaining grace in hardship?

- Has He revealed His compassion, His faithfulness, or His promises in new ways?

- Has His Word deepened your understanding of who He is?

Jude’s call to defend the faith and Revelation’s unveiling of Jesus point us to one truth: God is sovereign, faithful, and present. He reveals Himself to strengthen us, equip us, and draw us closer to Him.

As we end this year, let’s celebrate the God who reveals Himself to us. Let’s stand firm in our faith, behold the majesty of Jesus, and live with boldness, hope, and love.

“Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault” (Jude 1:24).

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