How can we prepare for the spiritual harvest mentioned in Revelation 14:16? The Picture of Revelation 14:16 “Then He who was seated on the cloud swung His sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested.” • The harvest is certain, global, and executed by the Son of Man Himself (cf. Revelation 14:14). • It marks the close of human history, separating the righteous from the wicked (Matthew 13:39-43). Why Preparation Matters • Once the sickle is swung, destinies are sealed (Hebrews 9:27). • Today is the window for readiness (2 Corinthians 6:2). Personal Readiness—Tending Your Own Field • Repent and believe the gospel (Acts 3:19; John 3:16). • Pursue holiness: – “Be holy, because I am holy” (1 Peter 1:16). – “Without holiness no one will see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14). • Stay filled with the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). • Abide in Christ through Scripture and prayer (John 15:4-7). • Keep short accounts—confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9). • Serve faithfully where God has placed you (Colossians 3:23-24). Practical Disciplines That Cultivate Readiness • Daily Bible intake—planting imperishable seed (1 Peter 1:23). • Consistent corporate worship—encouraging one another “all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). • Generous giving—laying up treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). • Regular fasting—sharpening spiritual focus (Matthew 6:16-18). Partnering with the Lord of the Harvest • See the fields: “Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes and see that the fields are white for harvest” (John 4:35). • Pray for laborers (Matthew 9:37-38). • Witness boldly—“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2). • Disciple new believers, teaching them to obey all Christ commanded (Matthew 28:19-20). Enduring Until the Harvest Is Complete • Do not grow weary—“at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9). • Patient endurance like a farmer waiting for precious fruit (James 5:7-8). • Hold fast to sound doctrine; apostasy will intensify (2 Thessalonians 2:3). Living with Eyes on the Sky • “Looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:12). • Keep an eternal perspective—our citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). • Encourage one another with the certainty of His return (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18). Summary Steps for Readiness 1. Receive salvation. 2. Walk in holiness. 3. Abide daily. 4. Serve faithfully. 5. Share urgently. 6. Endure patiently. “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20) |
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