Category: Revelation 8
-
Cause for Lament
In the nineteenth century the United State sent its young men off to war not to expand its empire but to root out the evil of slavery, a righteous cause. In the mid-twentieth century it once again mustered its forces for war against a murderous, expansionistic, militaristic Japan while simultaneously…
-
Be Wary, Be Warned
Those who have enjoyed viewing the 1976 film Rocky will recall the distinctive trumpet introduction to its theme song. Before the climactic boxing match, the trumpets announce that a battle looms between the humble, obscure Rocky Balboa and the arrogant, overconfident reigning world-champion Apollo Creed.
-
God Hears, God Responds
While God’s people endured that half hour of silence, while God seemed unresponsive to his people, God’s people nevertheless persisted in prayer. They persevered in their pleas for divine intervention. They continued asking “How long?”
-
Anticipation
When we watch a suspenseful movie, we know something is about to happen when the soundtrack gets quiet. We hold our breath not daring to disturb the silence. Suddenly something unexpected occurs, something frightening and something that is certain to be consequential.
A Revelation Invitation 