1 Samuel 3:19 – “And Samuel knew that the LORD was with him, and he did not ignore any of His words.”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word, a statement in 1 Samuel 3 became a catalyst into the Book of Revelation.  The declaration of 1 Samuel 3:19 is powerful and revelatory!  It is the doorway or key to Victory in Life!

Remember the declaration of John at the beginning of Revelation?  Revelation 1:3 – “A joyous blessing rests upon the one who reads this message and upon those who hear and embrace the words of this prophecy…”

Like Samuel, we need to know that God is with us.  He has declared it because of the Blood of Jesus.   If we are born again, Christ is IN us, with us 24/7/365.

As I read through Revelation, I found phrases and symbolisms that can be confusing and perplexing. For that reason, some make it all symbolic, allegorical, or mythological. It is not! One such place is Revelation 4:5 – “…the seven spirits of God.” 

It is important to note that there is “One” Holy Spirit, but here we read seven, so is there a revelation that brings understanding?  Could the seven spirits indicate the seven-fold Spirit of God, or seven is completeness, thus the Fullness of the Holy Spirit?  You decide.

Revelation 4:6 – The eyes all around, is this Literal, or could it indicate their ability to see into all realms – past, present, and future?  You decide.

Revelation 5:6b – “He had seven horns and seven eyes which are the seven Spirits of God sent to the ends of the earth.”

Is this a freakish-looking Jesus, or is it indicating something more?  Could it be that horns are pictures of authority and power, and seven is the number of perfection, indicating that Perfect Authority and Power are manifest in Jesus?  You decide.

Revelation 5:10b – “and formed us into a kingdom of priests who reign on earth.”   Notice this is in the present tense, indicating that the reign of believers on earth has already begun.  We are, not that we will be more than conquerors.

Revelation 7:1 – Four angels at the four corners of the earth.  Earth is not square or rectangular, so what does this mean?  Four represents universality. The winds speak of divine agents that bring blessing or judgment.  Trees could represent what is rooted deep within us.

Revelation 8:1 speaks of a half hour of silence in heaven.  Is this literal?  Eternity has no time clock, and silence frequently represents peace.   In this context, it would be perfect peace.

Revelation 8:3-5 we read about the bowls of incense, including our prayers bellowing up before God and coals of fire hurled to the earth.  Let me suggest something that would reveal the incredible power and importance of our faith prayers.

Our prayers, mixed with Jesus’s intercession, ascend like fiery coals from the altar of heaven and, through the Holy Spirit, release God’s power on the earth.

• Thunder indicates God’s power.  
• Lightning – the illumination of God’s truth. 
• Earthquakes – the shaking of everything that can be shaken to purge the dross from hearts and take down false religious systems.    

These are not just acts of judgment but also purification.   What I desire for each to see is that Jesus is LORD!   We reign with Him Now!  Our prayers release God’s power.  Therefore, Never give up nor waver. You are making a difference!  Hallelujah!  Victory is ours!

Have a great day resting in God’s Perfect Peace and Immeasurable Power!