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HEAD
Throughout this chapter, John describes the many praises that are being given to God in heaven. He compares these praises to the sounds of a vast crowd, the roar of the ocean waves, and the crash of loud thunder. These praises are given to honor God for everything that he has done and to celebrate the victory that is to come. Then John describes how heaven opens and he sees a rider on a white horse named Faithful and True who will release the wrath of God. He then sees a beast with an army to fight against the rider; however, the beast is captured along with his false prophet and they are thrown into the fiery lake for all of the evil and deception that they have caused. For “The Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns”.
HEART
Can you imagine what it must have been like for John to get a glimpse of what has not yet happened, but is to come? Not only did he get to hear how loud the praises to God are going to be, but he also got to see God’s victory against evil. How exciting it is that we can look forward to the second coming of Christ and for all evil to be destroyed. For a time is coming when sin and evil will be no more and we can rejoice and give praise to God for everything that He has done for us. “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.”
HANDS
Take time to praise God for everything that he has already done in your life and for everything that he is going to do.
Prayer: Dear God, thank You for everything that you have already done in our lives and for everything that is yet to come. Thank You for the vision that You gave John to give us a glimpse into Your mighty power and judgment. Thank You that Your judgment is true and just. Help us to be prepared for Your return and to turn away from all things evil. In Jesus' name, amen.