Daily Walk through the New Testament
March 25
Read Revelation 19:1-16

This passage provides such a stark contrast with what we just read in the previous chapter. Revelation 18 was all about the destruction of Babylon, and Revelation 19 is all about the exaltation of the Lamb. The last chapter focused on the heartbreak associated with putting one’s hope in worldly wealth. This chapter focuses on the exhilaration associated with worshiping the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Have you ever noticed that Scripture does not simply decry the ways of evil? The Bible isn’t just a book that teaches us about things to avoid; there is always the positive replacement. There is the admonition to abstain from that which robs us of life and the invitation to embrace the one true God, who give us that which can only be described as abundant life. The abundant life He provides culminates in the hope that we have in and for heaven. Unfortunately, heaven is often something we talk about mainly at funerals. We also tend to use it as a response to situations that are hard to explain or justify. We are apt to say, “Heaven will make all things right,” simply because that allows us to sound spiritual without having to wrestle with the harder aspects of reality.
However, with that said, this vision the Lord entrusted to John is meant to provide a real and living hope for what is in store for those whose hope is in the Lord. There is a real victory awaiting us. This is not a fleeting, whimsical hope. Rather, the image of our Lord is of a mighty warrior restoring order and promising eternal life for those who will reign with Him.
Are you living with this victory in mind? How would you live differently if this real and living hope were stronger in you? Dwell on what Scripture teaches is in store for God’s people. Praise God for His victory and that heaven is in your future!