Loving the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, and minds is the greatest commandment (Ex 20:1; Mat 22:37). It was the greatest in the beginning when it was given to Moses and it will be the greatest commandment at the end of earth’s time. Human beings were created to be worshipers—those who honor, respect, and obediently demonstrate love for God. We must never lose track of the fact that worship is a lifestyle of Oneness with the triune God [Father, Son, Holy Spirit]. We worship God and Jesus is Lord—the One who possesses authority, ultimate power, and control over ALL creation (Ro 10:9; Phil 2:11; 1 Cor 12:3).
In our passage today, we find ourselves at the end of God’s Word and the lesson is about worship—John is instructed by the angels to worship the Lord. The early church was being persecuted, so the Apostle John is given a vision to help the people stay the course and not fall away from their worship of God. Nothing this world has to offer deserves our worship. Only the Lord God is trustworthy and true; everything else is sinking sand or fleeting. So our hope must be built on the Lord. The Truth will always bring us security.
Jesus wants us to be prepared and, as the Living Word of God, he has been made Wisdom for us. We must heed what the Lord has already spoken. We must willingly put into practice the holy living that pleases the Father.
Revelation 22:6-9 NLT
6 Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon [suddenly].”
Jesus Is Coming
7 “Look, I am coming soon [suddenly]! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.”
8 I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. 9 But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
Prayer: Father, so many amazing prophecies have been fulfilled and come to past, but the best is yet to come—the return of the Lord for his Church. Help us to remain steadfast and faithful as we worship and serve you each day. Prepare our hearts for the days ahead and keep us ready for your sudden appearance. In Jesus’ name. Amen.