the son of man among his churches - revelation 1

John's Vision of Jesus... In the first chapter of Revelation, the Apostle John received a vision of Jesus in which He is revealed as the almighty king and all-powerful savior! Below are three ways we must respond to him.

Awestruck, Worship & Reverence... When John sees Jesus' power, he falls to his face as though dead (1:17). All throughout the Bible, people who see the Lord's glory fall to their faces in worship and fear. This is the only appropriate response to a king as mighty Jesus!

Confident Trust... After being knocked on his face, John is comforted by Jesus reaching out His hand and saying, "Fear not" (1:17). The counterbalance to our reverence and awe is the knowledge that Jesus has loved us and freed us from our sins by His blood (1:5).

Eagerness to Listen... Jesus instructs John to write down what is revealed to him (1:19) and we read that those who hear the words of this prophecy are blessed (1:3). Jesus' words are well worth writing down and listening to.

*Questions for Reflection & Discussion:

1. Have you ever felt awestruck by the power and glory of Christ? When? How did this affect your life?

2. In today's passage, what encourages you to have a more confident trust in Jesus?

3. How can you be more eager to listen to Jesus' words?