Revelations 1:9-11a
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book
The Apostle John went to the island of Patmos in anticipation of the Word of God. He was expecting God. He had separated himself from all forms of distractions to seek God then The Lord spoke to Him. First, we must learn to separate ourselves from distractions or quiet our spirits if we want to hear from God. While awaiting His Word we should be in expectation. John went to Patmos for the word of God. Any man who goes to God without an expectation will come back empty. Someone would say but I have prayed a lot on this why am I not hearing God. It could be you never expected God to speak to you. God wants a dialogue and not a monologue. Search through the scriptures. You would realise that any man who walked closely with God had a dialogue with God. It wasn't God always speaking.
God instructed John to document this encounter. Many times while praying or about to pray I have heard The Lord say "get your book and write". Why does God want us to document our experiences?
We need to write so that we can make future references
We need to write so that we will not mince words when relaying it to other believers
We need to write so that we will be constantly reminded of our responsibilities God's promises and specific instructions.
We need to write so that we will know how well we are travelling whether we are growing spiritually or we are malnourished.
Beloved make it a habit to keep records of whatever God gives you through His word, dreams,visions, impressions of the heart, words from the mouth of others. From time to time go through the books and add to it as God gives you more insight. Meditate on these things and it will give you a bigger picture of what God wants you to do in the future. Years to come you will be glad you did.
A Blessed Tuesday
Glory To Jesus
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