Revelation

This past Wednesday our usual number of friends did not show up for study. It was just John Wayne and Edward plus the three foreigners. We didn't want to go farther with our study and finish up the topic without the other "regulars" present. This happened once before and instead of an organized study, we just open it up to them and see what questions they have. We ended up spending most of the time in the book of Revelation. We picked out some parts at the beginning, the middle and the end to give them a feel for the book. These visions of John brought awe and wonder from our friends. He is called the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the Alpha and Omega. Edward remarked, "That is so cool! He has some cool names." These two young men have not fully confessed trust in the promises and blessings of the Book, but the struggle between the old man and the Dove was seen first hand that night. When we read numerous times that the time is soon, the day is quickly coming, they realized the urgency, but didn't know whether to be frightened or to be happy. This seemed like a sign that the Ghost was doing his work, the inward struggle between the nature and the Lamb. The old evil foe continues to lie, deceive, and trick us so that he will eventually have us, but He is more powerful. He can do the seemingly impossible. What gr*ce! Oh, how wide and long and high and deep is his love for us! As we continue to focus on the End of time for the next few weeks, continue to long for the coming of our King and rejoice for the blessing of those who are already singing His praises around the throne. Come quickly L*rd!