John was in the Island of Patmos, when he wrote Revelation and why was he there? He was exiled in a prison in the Island. He was persecuted for his testimony. While he was in the prison, the Lord speaks to him to write this book. He is told to write to 7 churches- Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.
John saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands he saw Jesus.
Dr. Woodrow Kroll in his Revelation study says: ―Why lampstands? If the passage said chandeliers, you would immediately connect the object with its purpose—to give light. Those lampstands stand for the light they shine!
And how is Jesus described here?
He was dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance Just Imagine!
When John saw Jesus, he fell at his feet as though dead. Then Jesus responds by saying- “Do not be afraid”. Jesus has said that many times- Do not be afraid! Relax! Trust! In your fears too, God says to take your eyes off the fear and keep your eyes on Him. Trust Him!
Verse 18 says that He died for our sins, He resurrected and He was taken to Heaven. He holds the keys of Hades and death. Jesus has said- My times are in your hands. Who has got the key of your life? Because He has given the gift of eternal life to those who have faith in Him.
God Bless!
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