In His Image Ministries

Tuesday August 1 Bible Reading:      Rev. 7: 1 - 8 Topic:                   Our Seal Our text opens with four Angels at the four corners of the earth. Their divine mandate heralds danger. The fifth Angel confirms this in v. 3 "Don't harm" The purpose of suspending the imminent harm is noteworthy "till we have sealed the servants of our God on their forehead" Verses 4 and 5 identify those sealed as representatives from the tribes of Israel, God's covenant people. The seals on their foreheads identify them as God's people and guarantee their preservation during the ensuing seven years of tribulation. So God's seal identifies His people for safety in times of danger. In Eph. 1: 13 - 14, Paul teaches us that as many as have received Christ into their lives as Lord and Saviour are "sealed with the Holy ...