Blessed Is The One Who Reads

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. – Revelation 1:3

Revelation is a revealing, an unveiling of a mystery or an understanding not grasped initially.

The book of Revelation is not only a revealing of things to come, but more importantly, a revealing of Christ Himself.

God could have spelled out the events to come in an even more specific way, but He allows His followers to be blessed by seeking Him through continued study and meditation on His Word.

He has announced a blessing to all those who read, those who hear, and those who keep what is written. At the time of John’s writing, the people of God were suffering under severe persecution and needed encouragement.

The message was to give them strength and hope. It was also a message intended to make them examine themselves and areas in their lives that needed correction.

Some people take the privilege of reading and studying God’s Word for granted.

His blessing comes to those who are convicted in such a way that draws their hearts to live as He has commanded. It is a life of repentance, humility, steadfastness, and prayer that will be blessed by God. In light of that, pray for the people who have lost their way to return to the Lord and learn of God’s promises.

As this month draws to a close, commit to dedicate yourself to the study of God’s Word.

Regularly examine your life to find any areas where you have not allowed God to be Master.

Give thanks to Him that His written word is readily available to read.

Pray for those who teach the Scriptures that they stand firmly on the solid ground of truth.