How can believers prepare for the day described in Revelation 6:15? The Day of Universal Dread (Revelation 6:15) “Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.” Everyone who has trusted worldly power will scramble for hiding places. Believers must be ready to stand, not hide. --- Why Preparation Matters - Revelation 6:17 warns, “For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” - Hebrews 12:28–29: “Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be thankful and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” - 2 Corinthians 5:10: all will appear before Christ’s judgment seat. Preparation is not optional; it is obedience. --- Step 1 – Fear the Lord, Not Man - Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” - Matthew 10:28: “Do not fear those who kill the body… but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Practical helps: • Meditate on God’s majesty daily (Psalm 145). • Replace news-driven anxiety with Scripture-driven awe. --- Step 2 – Live a Lifestyle of Repentance - 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.” - Acts 3:19: “Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.” How: • Keep short accounts with God—confess quickly. • Invite trusted believers to speak correction. --- Step 3 – Walk in Obedience and Holiness - John 14:15: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” - 1 Peter 1:15–16: “Be holy in all you do.” Checklist: • Guard eyes, ears, and heart (Psalm 101:3). • Align daily choices with Scripture, not culture (Romans 12:2). --- Step 4 – Persevere in Watchfulness - Luke 21:36: “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may have strength to escape all that is about to happen.” - Revelation 16:15: “Blessed is the one who stays awake.” Tools: • Regular fasting to sharpen spiritual alertness. • Keep a prayer journal focused on kingdom priorities. --- Step 5 – Anchor Hope in Christ, the True Rock - Isaiah 2:19 contrasts people hiding in rocks with those who trust the Rock of Ages. - 1 Corinthians 10:4: “That Rock was Christ.” • Memorize promises such as John 14:1–3. • Sing hymns that exalt Christ’s sufficiency. --- Step 6 – Stay in Fellowship - Hebrews 10:24–25: “Let us not neglect meeting together… but encourage one another.” - Proverbs 27:17: “Iron sharpens iron.” Practical: • Join a small group that studies prophecy and applies it. • Share testimonies of God’s faithfulness to keep courage alive. --- Step 7 – Proclaim the Gospel While There Is Time - 2 Corinthians 5:11: “Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others.” - Jude 23: “Save others, snatching them out of the fire.” Action plan: • Pray for three unbelievers by name every day. • Give clear warning of judgment and clear invitation of grace (John 3:16–18). --- Step 8 – Lay Up Treasures in Heaven - Matthew 6:19–21: hearts follow treasure. • Invest resources in kingdom work. • Practice generosity as an act of future-oriented faith. --- Step 9 – Embrace Suffering as Training - 1 Peter 4:12–13: trials refine believers. - Romans 5:3–5: suffering produces perseverance, character, hope. • View hardship as rehearsal for faithfulness under pressure. • Encourage persecuted believers worldwide (Hebrews 13:3). --- Step 10 – Encourage One Another Daily - 1 Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” Ways to do it: • Share Scriptures about God’s coming kingdom. • Celebrate small victories of obedience. --- Living Ready When kings and commanders hide in caves, the redeemed will stand secure because they have: - Feared God above all. - Walked in ongoing repentance and holiness. - Watched and prayed with perseverance. - Anchored hope in Christ, the Rock. - Proclaimed the gospel and strengthened one another. “Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard… grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:17-18) |
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