Revelation 1:3; The Blessings of Reading and Keeping

Revelation 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.

God’s plan is to blessed His people with the vision of their blessed eternal abode in heaven. And the Book of Revelation describes that transition from earth to heaven. What is heaven like for God’s afflicted people?

Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Jesus’ words of His return to bring His church to their peronsalised heavenly mansion will be a blessed reality – John 14:1-4 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, thereye may be also.And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. All belonging to Christ has this assurance of His peace given to us as we make this transition from earth to heaven – John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Knowing the end makes a guided and blessed journey. This is the blessing of reading and keeping.

Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Amen.