Day 363 - Heeding God’s Warnings in Revelation (Revelation 7, Revelation 8, Revelation 9, Revelations 10) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• ​​Revelation 7:1 - 10:11

WORD OF THE DAY:

-  Warnings

Today’s reading in Revelation 7–10 takes us deeper into the apocalyptic vision that John received. We encounter scenes of divine judgment, angelic proclamations, and sobering warnings that echo across time. But intertwined with these warnings is an incredible assurance: God is in control, and He protects those who are His.

Revelation 7 opens with a pause before the seventh seal is broken. An angel commands that the earth and sea not be harmed until God’s servants are sealed. This sealing is significant—it marks God’s people as His own, protecting them amid the chaos to come.

Then John sees a great multitude from every nation, tribe, and language, worshiping before the throne and the Lamb. Their voices echo with praise:“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb” (Revelation 7:10).

Even amid judgment and warning, we are reminded of God’s ultimate promise: He will wipe away every tear, and His faithful ones will dwell in His presence forever (Revelation 7:17).

Revelation 8 marks the opening of the seventh seal, which brings silence in heaven for about half an hour. This silence is the calm before the storm as the seven angels prepare to sound their trumpets.

The judgments are severe but limited—they affect one-third of the earth, sea, and skies. These are warnings, merciful in their restraint, meant to lead people to repentance. “God spares more than He smites,” as one commentator says.

Revelation 9 takes the judgments further with the fifth and sixth trumpets. Locust-like creatures are released to torment those who do not have God’s seal, and armies are unleashed, causing widespread destruction.

But despite these warnings, humanity does not repent:“The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands” (Revelation 9:20).

What a sobering reminder of the hardness of the human heart. Even in the face of clear warnings, many still refuse to turn to God.

Revelation 10 brings a moment of pause as a mighty angel appears, holding a small scroll. John is instructed to take the scroll and eat it. It tastes sweet as honey in his mouth but turns sour in his stomach.

This symbolizes the bittersweet nature of God’s Word. His truth is sweet because it brings life and hope, yet it is also sobering when it reveals judgment and calls us to repentance.

Like John, we are called to proclaim God’s message, no matter how difficult it may be. Warnings are an act of God’s mercy, giving people the opportunity to repent and turn back to Him.

It’s important to understand the entire Bible in order to grasp Revelation’s message. The Old Testament prophets repeatedly warned Israel to turn from their wicked ways and follow God wholeheartedly. Revelation gives a similar warning—but this time, it’s for all of humanity.

Revelation reminds us that God’s warnings are rooted in His love. He desires for us to turn to Him and find refuge in His grace.

Revelation gives us a sobering picture of judgment but also a beautiful assurance of God’s love and protection for His people. Heed the warnings, share the truth, and rest in the hope of salvation.

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