Revelation 1:12-20

A Revelation of Jesus Christ Revelation 1:12-20: What a blessing this must have been to John to see Jesus again. Jesus is pictured as standing in His magnificence in the midst of these seven churches. He was "clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band." The picture of Jesus was that of purity and wisdom. When we see "His eyes like a flame of fire" we are aware of the judgment of God.

Everything in this vision speaks of the strength, majesty, authority and righteousness of Jesus Christ, the Savior. John was overwhelmed by this stunning vision and he fell at the feet of Jesus as a dead man. Jesus helped John to understand by telling him that the seven stars are the angels or messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lamp stands are the seven churches. The chapter closed by John again being told to write these things in a book.

Jesus' greatness, power, might and sacrifice should move us to obey Him. The precious blood of Jesus cleanses those who obey the gospel. To obey the gospel one must hear the salvation message (Romans 10:17), believe in Jesus (John 8:24), repent of sins (Acts 17:30), confess Jesus as Lord and Christ (Acts 8:37), and be baptized to be saved. (1 Peter 3:21) Have you obeyed the Almighty? Obey now because tomorrow might be too late!