Thursday – November 30th – Revelation 16:16 ------
16:16) And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon.
The Daily Walk Bible inspirational thought for today:
IN CHRIST WE SEE GOD’S PURPOSE IN MAKING THE WORLD AND IN MAKING US.*
Good Thursday to you! From the beginning of time, one of the most oft asked questions is what is the meaning of life. Philosophers, sociologists, politicians, and theologians have all added their two cents, each aided by their unique perspectives. Our inspirational thought for today has the perfect take on the appropriate answer. The meaning of life is that we are made for a relationship with God that then branches out into healthy relationships with others. Jesus summed it up by saying the two greatest commandments are to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And then to love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves.
Following the one verse interlude in which John recorded Jesus’ words of warning, he returns to the action taking place on earth. The Dragon, beast, and False Prophet gather the kings of the world together for battle. John will write about the battle itself in more detail in chapter 19. When John named the place of the battle, he created another long-standing puzzle for biblical interpreters as great as the riddle of 666. The exact location of Armageddon or even its existence has been debated for generations. Of course, being able to pinpoint a location for this to happen would only lead to human interference that just seems wrong. I could only imagine that trips to the Holy Land would include a side trip to Armageddon complete with souvenir gift shop. The important thing is to recognize that there is a place that God had predetermined for Him to claim victory over evil. That is all we need to know as a follower of Jesus.
Blessings
Pastor Jim
Friday – December 1st – Revelation 16:17
*Tyndale; Walk Thru the Bible. The Daily Walk Bible NLT: Explore God's Path to Life (p. 4255). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
16:16) And they gathered them together to the place called in Hebrew, Armageddon.
The Daily Walk Bible inspirational thought for today:
IN CHRIST WE SEE GOD’S PURPOSE IN MAKING THE WORLD AND IN MAKING US.*
Good Thursday to you! From the beginning of time, one of the most oft asked questions is what is the meaning of life. Philosophers, sociologists, politicians, and theologians have all added their two cents, each aided by their unique perspectives. Our inspirational thought for today has the perfect take on the appropriate answer. The meaning of life is that we are made for a relationship with God that then branches out into healthy relationships with others. Jesus summed it up by saying the two greatest commandments are to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. And then to love our neighbors as much as we love ourselves.
Following the one verse interlude in which John recorded Jesus’ words of warning, he returns to the action taking place on earth. The Dragon, beast, and False Prophet gather the kings of the world together for battle. John will write about the battle itself in more detail in chapter 19. When John named the place of the battle, he created another long-standing puzzle for biblical interpreters as great as the riddle of 666. The exact location of Armageddon or even its existence has been debated for generations. Of course, being able to pinpoint a location for this to happen would only lead to human interference that just seems wrong. I could only imagine that trips to the Holy Land would include a side trip to Armageddon complete with souvenir gift shop. The important thing is to recognize that there is a place that God had predetermined for Him to claim victory over evil. That is all we need to know as a follower of Jesus.
Blessings
Pastor Jim
Friday – December 1st – Revelation 16:17
*Tyndale; Walk Thru the Bible. The Daily Walk Bible NLT: Explore God's Path to Life (p. 4255). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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