Storm Winds Blowing
Richard Bradley
Revelation 2:8-11
We don't always need a satellite to predict the weather, not that it doesn't help at times. Sailors have predicted the weather for centuries by merely looking at the sky. How about the saying; ''Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailor take warning.'' From experience, they felt they could predict tomorrow's weather by looking at the sky tonight. I wonder if we, as God's people might also be able to do that today? I think we can. Disturbing things are happening today that may predict a rocky day tomorrow for believers.
Some believe Revelation's letters to the seven churches represent seven stages of church history. Personally, I believe all seven represent warnings and instructions to churches of all ages, but especially in the last days. These letters enable us to look at today's sky and know with certainty what is going to take place tomorrow; a handy piece of information.
Revelation 2:8-11
8 ''And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write,
'These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:
9 ''I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
11 ''He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.'''
Look at how God's people can be prepared for a mighty uncertain future.
PREPARATION FOR TOMORROW INCLUDES THE CERTAINTY OF HEAVEN'S KNOWLEDGE
9
''I know
your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and
I know
the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synago ...
Richard Bradley
Revelation 2:8-11
We don't always need a satellite to predict the weather, not that it doesn't help at times. Sailors have predicted the weather for centuries by merely looking at the sky. How about the saying; ''Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in morning, sailor take warning.'' From experience, they felt they could predict tomorrow's weather by looking at the sky tonight. I wonder if we, as God's people might also be able to do that today? I think we can. Disturbing things are happening today that may predict a rocky day tomorrow for believers.
Some believe Revelation's letters to the seven churches represent seven stages of church history. Personally, I believe all seven represent warnings and instructions to churches of all ages, but especially in the last days. These letters enable us to look at today's sky and know with certainty what is going to take place tomorrow; a handy piece of information.
Revelation 2:8-11
8 ''And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write,
'These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:
9 ''I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
11 ''He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.'''
Look at how God's people can be prepared for a mighty uncertain future.
PREPARATION FOR TOMORROW INCLUDES THE CERTAINTY OF HEAVEN'S KNOWLEDGE
9
''I know
your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and
I know
the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synago ...
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