WEEP
NOT: Devotion for Monday August 22, 2016
Text:
Revelation 5 verses 1 – 5
Memory
verse: Revelation 5 verse 5
John the beloved saw in the hand of Him that
sat upon the throne, a scroll sealed with seven seals. This represented the
secret purposes of God about to be revealed which no one could know except God,
and those to whom He should reveal them. John wept because he knew that the
unopened scroll would mean that the closing scene of history could not begin;
thus, evil would continue unabated on the earth, and there would be no future
for God’s people. However, one of the elders (Revelation 4 verses 4 and 10)
told John not to weep any longer, because someone was worthy to open the
scroll; the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David.
The Messiah, Jesus Christ, has proved Himself
worthy by living a perfect life of obedience and total submission to the will
of God by dying on the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of the world. Rising
from the dead, He demonstrated His power and authority over evil and death. Only
Christ conquered sin, death, hell, and Satan. So He is the only one that can
open the scroll and break its seven seals, setting in motion the forces that
will bring about the final destruction of all evil. Until the seals are broken
and content of the scroll revealed, evil and death would not be destroyed. This
means that evil and death will continue to dominate over man. This was the
reason why Apostle John the beloved wept.
This story should be a source of consolation
for us when we are faced with challenges and we weep because we feel there is
no way out. We should remember that Jesus Christ has conquered and He alone is
the one who can save us from all problems of life. Beloved, weep no more
because of that problem, sickness, etc. There is hope because Christ has
prevailed.
Food
for Thought: Weeping
may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. No matter the circumstances
you pass through, have the hope and consolation that it is not forever. Deliverance,
rescue, healing, favour and salvation will certainly come your way.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank you
for conquering sin, death, Satan and hell, and you are able to solve my
problems. Remember me at the point of my needs.
