Pastor Jean

“Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and those who keep those things which are written in it” (Rev 1:3; NKJV). According to this verse we will be blessed by just reading (and obeying) the book of Revelation (even if we don’t understand it). The word blessed can be translated as extremely happy. There are actually 6 specific blessings found in this final book of the Bible. Revelation 14:13, “Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit they are blessed indeed, for they will rest from their hard work; for their good deeds will follow them” (NLT). This infers that we should be doing some good works while we are on the earth (so they can follow us). The second blessing is found in Rev 16:15 which tells us we are blessed if we are spiritually prepared for the Lord’s return. Thirdly, Rev 19:9 tells us that we are blessed if we are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. If you have made Jesus the Lord of your life then you are invited, in fact, you are the bride! Then Rev 20:6 says, “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection.” If you are a Christian, whether you die naturally or are raptured, then you are part of the first resurrection. Finally, Rev 22:7,14 assure us that, “blessed are those who do His commandments, that they have the right to the tree of life.” Hallelujah! Read the book of Revelation and be supremely blessed.