REVELATION AND LIVING READY IN CHRIST

The book of Revelation was written to a church living in a world full of pressure, persecution, and uncertainty. John’s visions were not distant predictions for centuries yet to come; they spoke to the realities of his day—a city in turmoil, a people tested, a kingdom that seemed under threat.

The images are vivid: dragons, beasts, seals, and two witnesses standing boldly in the midst of opposition. At first glance, it can feel mysterious or even frightening, but the heart of the message is simple: Christ is sovereign, God is faithful, and His people are called to remain steadfast and ready.

The two witnesses in Revelation 11 illustrate this clearly. They stand in Jerusalem, proclaiming God’s truth, and the world resists them. They suffer, they are cast down, and all seems lost—but God vindicates them.

Their story is not about a literal timetable or a checklist of signs; it is a picture of faithful witness in a world that resists God. The principle for us is the same: be faithful, endure opposition with grace, and let God’s Spirit guide your life.

Readiness is not about knowing every detail or predicting the future; it is about living surrendered, awake, and alive in Christ. Every moment offers an opportunity to testify to His love, to trust His power, and to walk in obedience, knowing that He who raised the witnesses and holds history in His hand is the same Christ who walks with us today.

BDD