Bible 344

 I used to read parts of Revelation with fear. Thinking about end times and the suffering that might take place can cause a lot of anxiety. But John told it like he experienced it. He was full o f hope that God is in charge and will put a final end to evil and injustice. The first century readers of John’s words experienced a partial fulfillment of what John saw with the Roman destruction of Jerusalem. Only God knows when all final events will take place. Like Nicky said, we still have time to influence others for good. It’s easy to be complacent or negligent with our worship and awe of who God really is. Malachi and the whole of Scripture point to a deep reverence for Him, which changes who we are.