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Greg Laurie – The Star of Revelation

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For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. —Hebrews 4:12

Just think of the power of God’s words. In the beginning, God spoke our world and the universe into existence. When He said, “Let there be light,” there was light. When Jesus was on the Sea of Galilee and a violent storm erupted, He said, “Peace, be still!” and it stopped. When Peter tried to defend Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told him, “Put your sword in its place. . . . Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He will provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?”

The same voice that can create the heavens and Earth, stop storms, and summon angels will one day bring judgment. Revelation 19:15 says, “Out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. . . .”

As John wrote down the words of Revelation from the island of Patmos, he fell at the feet of the angel who showed these things to him. But the angel said, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant. . . . Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. . . . What does this mean? It means that if you read the book of Revelation but do not grow in your love for Jesus, then you have missed the point. Revelation, which means “unveiling,” is not just an unveiling of our future; it is also an unveiling of Jesus. It is all about Jesus. He is the star of Revelation. He is the focus of Revelation. And He should be the star of and focus of our lives as well.

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Presidential Prayer Team; J.K. – Intimidated or Assured

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Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen, now serves an eight-year, veritable death sentence in Tehran’s brutal Evin prison because of his faith; he turned from Islam to Christianity. He visited family in Iran numerous times, but his witness finally caused the government to imprison him. Appeals for his release have gone unanswered.

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. II Thessalonians 3:3

Pastor Saeed testified of his faith…a testimony based on actual, historical events concerning Jesus’ death and resurrection. After Christ’s ascension into heaven, His disciples met to choose a replacement for Judas; they wanted someone who had been with them the whole time that Jesus was among them so his testimony would be true. Each disciple endured torture and each – except John – met death because of his witness for Christ. In his later years, John was punished with exile to the island of Patmos.

The scene may change, but the attitudes and actions of those who do not believe, leaders and citizens alike, do not. What is your testimony to them? Do not be ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Do not be intimidated. Be assured. God will carry you through every situation. Pray for His leading.

Recommended Reading: 1 Peter 4:7-19