In His Image Ministries

Thursday August 3 Bible Reading:      Rev. 8: 1 - 5 Topic:                   Silence In Heaven God does not desire the death of the wicked (Ez. 33: 11). He is loving. The thirty minutes silence in heaven at the opening of the seventh seal may symbolize mourning for the many deaths at the opening of the sixth seal (Rev. 6: 15 - 17). Secondly the horrors of the sixth seal judgment probably induced the massive conversion of the tribulation saints and the thirty minutes silence could be extended opportunity for more converts to show up. Wise people take due advantage of every good opportunity to repent. Before the first trumpet sounds, an Angel with a golden censer had the opportunity to mingle incense with the prayers of the saints (vs. 3 - 5). Contents of the prayers are not known, but, remember that we have...

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 ...