- And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” Revelation 19:9 – Most likely you’ve been invited some places recently. Possibly to a family members house for an Easter dinner. Hopefully you’ve been invited by someone to join you for Easter services somewhere, if not, count this as your formal invitation to join me this Easter! Yet here we see scripture saying those who get this invitation to the marriage supper of the Lamb are truly blessed. Why? Because only those who have given their life over to Jesus can come. This is a supper between Jesus and His bride, the church. Don’t think though if you aren’t a Christian you are left out. See what Jesus did on the cross created a door for any to follow Him and become part of His church. Choose today to begin a pursuit of Jesus and a life with Him so whenever these things play themselves out that we’re reading about today you can join in on the side of victory. If you want to know more about how to know Jesus and pursue Him, reach out, I’d love to talk with you about it! I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1587
- After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God” Revelation 19:1 – The majority of Revelation, chapters 6-18, is a detailed look at the time of the Tribulation. We see the judgements God will bring on the wayward world and we see also the horrible persecution that will come on those who reject Satan and choose Jesus during the Tribulation. Now, the end of Tribulation is here and Jesus returns in power! We see four times the word hallelujah used in this chapter, which means “Praise to God!” Uniquely though the word hallelujah is used nowhere else in the New Testament except here in Revelation 19. That shows then just how wonderful this time will be for the faithful, enduring saints and how precious the union is to be between Jesus and His bride (all those who have chosen Him). Let then this chapter reframe how we see Jesus and the church. Jesus may to some seem only a meek lamb, unable to even prevent His own death. The church may to some seem to be pitiful and worthless. Yet here we see Jesus for who He truly is, the King of kings and Lord of lords, riding in with all power. We also see the church for who she is, beautiful and precious in the sight of the King. Truly “Hallelujah” is the only word that can match the wonder of this time. For us today, let us be about adding to the number of those a part of the bride of Christ. Revelation clearly shows the end for both those who embrace Jesus and those who reject Him. It’s Heaven or Hell. Let us then be about filling the streets of Heaven with those who follow Jesus. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2803
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