Eric Afum Bediako

REVELATION A Devotional Bible Study Eric Afum Bediako

Revelation provides a powerful declaration about God's plan.
The description of the glorified Christ is almost completely symbolic. "One like a son of man" is human yet with heavenly glory. The length of his garment showed His dignity as King and priest. The description that the girdle was around his chest means that it was not holding up His robe which meant He was at rest; His work was done. The Ancient of Days is depicted with white hair because He has existed from all eternity. Amen! The description of his eyes reflects Daniel 10:6. "His feet" showed that there had been no defilement from his paths on earth. The 'right hand' is a symbol of strength and protection, so it imparts strength.(Revelation 1:17).
At God's appointed time, the risen and ascended Lord Jesus will burst onto the world scene. Joined with Satan, the enemies of Christ will assemble their legions against Christ and his armies. Christ will win the battle and reign victorious forever! Jesus, the humble Servant is also the powerful, conquering King and Judge. Christ's victory is assured.
None can fulfil the conditions of opening the scroll until there appears on the scene the Christ who is Lion and Lamb, King and Redeemer. (Revelation 5:5) Jesus is both Messiah and Conqueror (Lion, Root of David) and the Lamb. Through the Lamb the victory is won. The seals are opened, and God's purpose is worked out. One of the elders gave John a hint about who could open the scroll. In Christ human disaster has been turned into triumph. All weeping ceases when we look away from our shameful selves and put our trust in Him. Amen!
Our sovereign Lord has sealed us for his own, we belong to him and his word is our assurance and our confidence. We need not be uncertain about our salvation.