Revelation 15. 10.30.25
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 15:2-4
“And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire
and standing beside the sea—those who had been victorious
over the beast and its image and over the number of its name.
They held harps given them by God
and sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb:
“Great and marvelous are your deeds, Lord God Almighty.
Just and true are your ways, King of the nations.
Who will not fear you, Lord, and bring glory to your name?
For you alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.”
OBSERVATION
Before this last Judgment falls we see God’s victorious redeemed Saints—
as they appear beside or on “a sea of glass mixed with fire”. These are believers who have remained faithful to Jesus through the most difficult trials of the Antichrist—
they “Conquered the beast—by clinging to Christ in Life and in death”. Now they are standing in the very Presence of our Reigning Lord and Singing Worship and Praise to Him.
John SEES this Future Victory in its Fullness. He sees people who have been victorious over one of the most evil and challenging times that will ever test believers.
And we are told they conquered the test…how—by—clinging to Christ.
They are singing a song referenced to both the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb because there is a common theme. They both bring Praise and Glory to the One and Only Sovereign God—Victorious—Holy—worthy of All Praise!
“Let everything that has breath—-Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6)
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Rev 4:11)
“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised—HIS greatness is unsearchable.” (Psalm 145:3)
Jesus answered, “I tell you, if these were silent—the very stones would cry out.” (Luke 19:40)
APPLICATION
Heaven is Filled with Praise and Worship for God—Worship like Heaven- Does!
What can we learn from this passage in Revelation 15 about worship?
Again and again, in the book of Revelation, we see that in heaven God’s people actively sing His praise. Worship is a very important component of what we will be doing there. In heaven, God will be worshiped in the right way as He wants to be worshiped. Therefore, it is useful to study carefully the content of the songs recorded.
Here are a few key observations about the worship we see in this passage:
• It is very God-centric.
• It mentions what He has done (Great and amazing are your deeds).
• It mentions the goodness of His actions (Just and true are your ways).
• It mentions who He is. God’s character is described and praised.
• It encourages everyone to join in praise.
Reflection: How can I become a better worshipper of God?
God deserves my Praise and Worship
Praise and Worship involves my words, my whole heart, my surrender.
I’m not the best singer but God asks me to sing a new song to Him. You probably won’t hear my voice at church as I sing on the softer side most times. But at home I’ll sing a new song to Him.
Worship and Praise is more than music.
As Pastors Levi and Katie have been reminding us, our tithes, offering, and gifts are part of our worship. And pleasing to God when done with a surrendered heart.
Our serving is part of our worship.
Our very lives should be living worship to God in all we are and everything we do.
Paul said that our lives are a letter written from Christ showing the result of the ministry in our lives. This letter is not written with pen and ink or carved on stone,
but rather it is written by the Holy Spirit on our human hearts. (2 Corinthians 3:3)
“Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks
to the ONE sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever),
the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the ONE sitting on the throne
(the one who lives forever and ever).
And they cast their crowns before the throne and say,
“You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power.
For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased.””
(Revelation 4:9-11)
PRAYER
LORD Jesus,
YOU are Worthy of my Praise. Teach me More how to Worship and Praise You like Heaven does. You are Holy, You are Good. You are Sovereign and Perfect in all Your ways. Your Will be done. Your Kingdom Come into my heart and mind. Make me Kingdom minded. Remove my will from me. Humble me. Empty me. Fill me with More of You. I surrender all to You Lord Jesus, I cast my life down before you. I exist because You willed it. My life is Yours. My heart is Yours.
Tina L Kudelka
Psalm 77 - 10.29.25
Scripture
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds. (Ps 77:11)
Observation
The author of Psalms 77 was going through a lot of stress and anguish of heart. He has cried out all night long (verse 1). He couldn’t sleep and he couldn’t speak because of his worries (verse 4). He wondered if the Lord had rejected him forever, and if he would never find favor again (verse 8).
And then, he remembered the times the Lord had worked in his life (verse 11). He remembered the miracles he had experienced from the hand of God. He focused his thoughts on the mighty deeds of God. He remembered how the Lord split the seas, and opened up rain, and led his people through the red sea under the leadership of Moses and Aaron (verses 16 to 20).
Application
God has not promised us an easy life when we come to Him. However, He has promised us victory over the situations we face, when we walk with Him. As we go through life, we encounter trials, of which some are fiery. But the Lord is with us. Even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will not fear, as He is with us (Ps 23:4). When we walk through the waters, He is with us. When we pass through the rivers, they will not overflow us. When we walk through the fire, we will not be burnt (Is 43:2).
It is easy for us in our human nature, to feel discouraged when everything seems to fall apart, and when none of our plans are working. We might even wonder if the Lord has forgotten us. When discouragement hits, let us remember how the Lord has led us in the past. Let us remember the miracles he has done for us. Let us hold on in faith, as He is faithful. Let us remember, and not forget his benefits (Ps 103:2). Let us strengthen ourselves in the Lord (1 Sam 30:6) and build ourselves in faith by remembering the mighty works of the Lord that we have experienced in our life.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for making me your child. You have given me the privilege of tasting you and knowing that you are good (Ps 34:8). You have carried me on eagles’ wings (Ex 19:4). You have answered my prayers. You have wiped my tears. You have lifted me up. Lord, when I walk through the valleys of life, help me to remember that you are with me. Help me to remember your goodness in my life, and to strengthen myself in you. Help me to live my life everyday by fixing my eyes on you, the author and finisher of my faith (Heb 12:2). May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight (Ps 19:14). May my life be a living sacrifice holy and acceptable to you (Rom 12:1). In Jesus’s name. Amen.
- Asha Chacko George
Revelation 13 - 10.28.25
SCRIPTURE: Revelation 13:9,10b “Whoever has ears, let them hear”… “This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God’s people”.
OBSERVATION: John described a vision he had regarding two of Satan’s accomplices: The beast out of the sea and the beast out of the earth. John wrote down his vision and sent it to seven churches. He described the limited power that the beast will have. One of the heads of the beast out of the sea seemed to have a fatal wound that was healed, which caused the whole world to be filled with wonder and follow it. It was given power to wage war against God’s holy people, and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe, language and nation. All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast - all whose names are NOT written in the Book of Life. “Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
The second beast out of the earth exercised all the authority of the first beast on its behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose fatal wound had been healed. Because of the signs it was given power to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived the inhabitants of the earth. It also forced all people, great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hands or on their foreheads, so they could not buy or sell unless they had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of its name.”
APPLICATION: “This calls for patient endurance and faithfulness on the part of God’s people.” John warned all Christians about the importance of faithful endurance. In order to endure the temptations and the struggles we will face, we must be deeply rooted in God’s Word and rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to guide every aspect of our lives. In one portion of Scripture it says even the elect will be led astray if possible! (Matthew 24:24). Satan knows his days are numbered. Ever since he rebelled against God and led Adam and Eve to sin in the Garden of Eden, there has been a great conflict between good and evil that has been impacting all human beings, but God informed Satan that Jesus will eventually strike his head, even though the evil one will be allowed to strike Christ’s heel. (Genesis 3:15).
PRAYER: Thank You God for equipping us with everything we need to remain strong in Jesus. You have given us all the strength we need to endure hardships, troubles, trials, and even persecution!
Your Word warns us that Christians will be persecuted for our faith, but, I pray You will help us to remember that it’s worth following Jesus all the way because our final rewarded eternal destination has been promised by You, and what You promise, You will be faithful to fulfill it!
- Robin Orefice