Revelation to Servants

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place.—Revelation 1:1 NASB

The opening sentence of the book of Revelation declares that God was giving John a revelation into things that “must soon take place.” These revelations were to be given to one group of people: His servants. These were not casual Christians but people who had made a serious commitment to serve Him.

They were not concerned about the opinions of others but had surrendered their lives to God. They were committed to His will.

This same pattern is still true. God still understands the past and present. He knows everything that will happen in the future. He possesses insights into business and finance, technology and relationships, and every area of life. God still is ready to reveal insights into “things which must soon take place.” But there still is that qualification: These deeper truths are revealed only to His servants.

How can you apply these principles? Start by committing your life anew to serving God. Dedicate time to seeking Him. Fill your mind with His Word. Seek to be sensitive to His Spirit. Declare that Jesus is your Lord. Seek to please Him through the choices you make, and obey Him in your thoughts, actions, and time.

As you demonstrate that you are His servant, you put yourself in a position to receive more of His revelations, more understanding about the past, present, and future, more insights, and more understanding about the revelations in His Word.

Reflection Question: What actions can you take to serve God this week?