How can we prepare for the "mystery of God" mentioned in Revelation 10:7? Setting the Scene—Revelation 10:7 “but in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound the trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He proclaimed to His servants the prophets.” The verse points to a specific moment: the final trumpet that completes God’s redemptive plan. Because Scripture is accurate and literal, this future event is certain. Our responsibility is to be ready. What Scripture Calls the “Mystery of God” • Ephesians 1:9–10—God’s purpose “to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.” • Colossians 1:26–27—Christ in us, “the hope of glory.” • Romans 11:25–26—the partial hardening of Israel until the full number of Gentiles comes in. Taken together, the mystery centers on the consummation of God’s salvation plan in Christ, culminating at the seventh trumpet. Foundational Attitudes for Preparation • Humility—submit to God’s timing (James 4:6–7). • Reverence—treat prophecy as certain, not speculative (2 Peter 1:19). • Watchfulness—stay alert, knowing the hour is unknown (Matthew 24:42). • Hope—anticipate completion, not fear it (Titus 2:13). Anchoring Ourselves in Scripture 1. Daily reading—let the Word dwell richly in you (Colossians 3:16). 2. Whole-Bible approach—see how prophecy threads from Genesis to Revelation (Luke 24:27). 3. Memorization—store promises in your heart (Psalm 119:11). Guarding Against Deception • Test every spirit (1 John 4:1). • Compare every teaching to Scripture (Acts 17:11). • Reject date-setting; trust the Father’s authority (Acts 1:7). Engaging in Gospel Mission • Proclaim “the eternal gospel” (Revelation 14:6). • Pray for Israel’s salvation (Romans 10:1; 11:26). • Support global outreach (Matthew 28:19–20). Pursuing Holiness • “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives” (2 Peter 3:11). • Confess sin promptly (1 John 1:9). • Walk in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16). Cultivating Worship and Thanksgiving • Gather regularly with believers (Hebrews 10:24–25). • Sing truth-filled songs (Ephesians 5:19). • Thank God for His unfailing plan (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Hope-Filled Anticipation • Look forward to the day when “the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ” (Revelation 11:15). • Encourage one another with these words (1 Thessalonians 4:18). • Rest assured: the seventh trumpet will sound, the mystery will be fulfilled, and every promise of God will stand. |
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