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Heaven: The Bowl of Judgments
Monday, January 20, 2025 – Day 16
Read Revelation 15 and 16
Key Verse:
“Behold, I am coming as a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his garments, lest he walk naked
and they see his shame.” Revelation 16:15 (NKJV)
Key Reflection:
Revelation 15 and 16 details the full wrath of God. The seven angels will pour out God’s wrath of
judgment on the earth for their denial and opposition to God. The wrath of God is poured out for
idolatry, unrepentance of sin and blasphemy of God’s name. God has given multiple opportunities for
humanity to accept his Kingship and grace through Jesus Christ, but many chose to deny this privilege
and promise. For them they will face the wrath of God that is described as seven bowls of judgment.
Thought:
Just as Satan is real, God’s judgment is real as well. The event of God will happen. It will happen at the
great day of God Almighty known as Armageddon. In the midst of this judgment, Jesus speaks to remind
John of the truth of this event. He tells him that He is coming like a thief in the night. Those who desire
to see Him are those who are watchful and keep their garments. Jesus gives a beatitude for us to remain
alert and keep our garments clean. 21 For the shame of sin and rejection of God are the nakedness of
humanity that will be revealed in the wrath. This means that the key to escaping the wrath of God is to
be holy in our worship, being and living for God. In this light we will not defile our garments. Holiness is
the key!
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Prayer:
Lord, you are holy. You ask that we be holy as well. Teach us to sanctify ourselves so that we don’t
subject ourselves to your wrath. We believe you and your word. We want our garments to be white as
we hope and rest in your character. Let us live before you so that we can experience the joy of your rule
in eternity. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Questions:
1. How is your life evident that you are holy in your pursuits to avoid the wrath of God?
21
Christopher C. Rowland, The Book of Revelation: The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary, vol. XII (Nashville:
Abingdon Press, 1998), p. 677.
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