December 22, 2011 The Gospel Reigns

The Gospel Reigns
Read Revelation 14

Rev 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth — to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.

THE GOSPEL reigns. In the midst of the tribulation is the message of salvation. The “angels” are humans who are called to prophecy—to preach and teach the gospel. What else is there to do? From beginning to end the Bible is the message of salvation—even when the people of the world seem to be far from their creator.
The gospel is the sharp sickle that reaps the harvest. The gospel is that winepress that separates the saved from the wicked. The King reigns, and his will is done on earth as it is in heaven.
The 144,000 are the “firstfruits to God and the Lamb”. They are soldiers of the Lamb with the mark of God on their foreheads. The redeemed of the earth have not yet arrived as the warriors do battle for the Lamb of God.
Yes, the Gospel reigns. Be faithful in the midst of trials. Trust the sharp edge of God’s truth to destroy the doubts and fears in your life.


Pause and Consider: you have the sharp weapon of truth at your disposal.