How can we "keep the words" of Revelation 22:7 in daily life? Verse Spotlight: Revelation 22:7 “‘And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.’” What “Keep” Means in Scripture • Guard: treasure the words as priceless truth (Proverbs 7:1). • Obey: put into practice, not merely admire (James 1:22). • Persevere: hold fast without drifting (Hebrews 2:1). • Watch: stay alert for the Lord’s return (Mark 13:37). Daily Practices That Guard and Obey the Book 1. Love the Word Daily • Read Revelation alongside the rest of Scripture; let the whole counsel of God shape perspective (Acts 20:27). • Meditate morning and night so its promises and warnings settle deep (Psalm 1:2). • Memorize key verses—Revelation 1:3; 3:11; 22:12—so they surface throughout the day. 2. Live Expectantly • Remind yourself Christ could return at any moment; adjust choices accordingly (1 Thessalonians 5:6). • Simplify priorities—eternal over temporary (Colossians 3:2). • Cultivate joyful anticipation, not fear; His coming is a blessing for the faithful (Titus 2:13). 3. Walk in Purity • Reject compromise with the world’s idols—materialism, immorality, false teaching (Revelation 2–3). • Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9). • Pursue holiness in thought, speech, habits (1 Peter 1:15-16). 4. Guard Sound Doctrine • Measure every teaching against the plain meaning of Scripture (Acts 17:11). • Refuse additions or subtractions to God’s Word (Revelation 22:18-19). • Speak truth in love when error appears in conversation or media (Ephesians 4:15). 5. Worship the Right Object • Keep adoration focused on God alone, not angels, leaders, or experiences (Revelation 19:10; 22:8-9). • Gather with the church regularly; corporate praise reinforces loyalty to Christ (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Sing songs that proclaim the Lamb’s victory (Revelation 5:9-10). 6. Encourage the Saints • Share Revelation’s hope with believers under trial; remind them the last chapter is victory (Romans 15:4). • Practice hospitality and generous care, reflecting the coming kingdom ethic (Hebrews 13:1-2). • Bear one another’s burdens until He wipes away every tear (Galatians 6:2; Revelation 21:4). 7. Witness to the Lost • Use the reality of judgment and eternal life to urge repentance (2 Corinthians 5:11). • Present the gospel simply: the Lamb who was slain is worthy to save (Revelation 5:6-9). • Pray for boldness and open doors while there is still time (Colossians 4:3-4). Motivation to Persevere • Promise of blessing now and forever (Revelation 22:7). • Certain reward: “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me” (Revelation 22:12). • Secure future: new heaven, new earth, seeing His face (Revelation 22:3-4). Holding, obeying, and cherishing the words of Revelation fills every ordinary day with eternal significance, aligns life with the soon-coming King, and positions believers to receive the blessing He guarantees. |
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