BEATITUDES IN REVELATION

BEATITUDES IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION

    Quotations from KJV and Petersen's MESSAGE Version.

     God allows upheaval and ferment and change in this sea of humanity.  Yet there is a Kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:25-29).  Keep this in mind.  God is gathering a People out of this sea of peoples, multitudes, nations, tongues.  John sees a Lamb standing on Mount Zion.  Out of this same sea rises His Church!  The Bride of Jesus - His Church - safe and secure under His Wings, outfitted with the armor of God, swords, helmets.  We see them bloody but unbowed, wounded yet not defeated.  In submission to God by His Holy Spirit this sea of humanity becomes the Church - the Community of Jesus!  Victory already belongs to the Lamb and His church!!!  BE FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH!!!

 

1. Rev. 1:3  “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.”  Rev 1:3 (KJV)

   And John told everything he saw: God's Word—the witness of Jesus Christ!  How blessed the reader! How blessed the hearers and keepers of these oracle words, all the words written in this book!  Time is just about up.

    I, John, am writing this to the seven churches in Asia province: All the best to you from The God Who Is, The God Who Was, and The God About to Arrive, and from the Seven Spirits assembled before His throne, and from Jesus Christ—Loyal Witness, Firstborn from the dead, Ruler of all earthly kings.

 

2. Rev. 14:13  “And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Rev 14:13 (KJV)

    Meanwhile, the saints stand passionately patient, keeping God's commands, staying faithful to Jesus.  I heard a voice out of Heaven, "Write this: Blessed are those who die in the Master from now on; how blessed to die that way!"

    "Yes," says the Spirit, "and blessed rest from their hard, hard work. None of what they've done is wasted; God blesses them for it all in the end."

 

3. Rev. 16:15  “Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.”  Rev 16:15 (KJV)

    "Keep watch! I come unannounced, like a thief. You're blessed if, awake and dressed, you're ready for Me. Too bad if you're found running through the streets, naked and ashamed."

 

 4. Rev. 19:9  “And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.” Rev 19:9 (KJV)

        She was given a bridal gown of bright and shining linen. The linen is the righteousness of the saints.  The Angel said to me, "Write this: 'Blessed are those invited to the Wedding Supper of the Lamb.'  He added, 'These are the true words of God!'"

 

5. Rev. 20:6  “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.”  Rev 20:6 (KJV)

    And those involved most blessed, most holy. No second death for them! They're priests of God and Christ; they'll reign with Him a thousand years.

 

6. Rev. 22:7   “Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.” Rev 22:6-7 (KJV)

    The Angel said to me, "These are dependable and accurate words, every one. The God and Master of the spirits of the prophets sent His Angel to show His servants what must take place, and soon.  And tell them, 'Yes, I'm on My way!' Blessed be the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book."

 

7. Rev. 22:13  “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”  Rev 22:14 (KJV)

    "Yes, I'm on My way! I'll be there soon! I'm bringing My payroll with Me. I'll pay all people in full for their life's work.  I'm A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion.   How blessed are those who wash their robes! The Tree of Life is theirs for good, and they'll walk through the gates to the City."