The book of Revelation is an interesting book ! One that holds an incredible reward. Seen in the following verse
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, for the appointed time is in your hands.
This scripture ties beautifully into today’s message.
First here is a question for you !
What Testimonies of Jesus of what He has done for you are you carrying. Could it be these very encounters, carry breakthroughs or even invitations for salvation for others ?
In this series we are going to explore this !
In this book of the bible (Revelation ) , John is in an open vision of Heaven, many would think. But could it be possible that the Lord has trancented him, up and right into heaven itself ? Both of the above are, totally possible, as remember Jesus said in Matthew 19:26 “but with God all things are possible.” . This is a message for another day to explore or one for you, to explore yourself. But in revelation 19:10 we read a fascinating verse. Lets read it
Revelation 19:10
At this I fell facedown at the angel’s feet to worship him, but he stopped me and said, “Don’t do this! For I am only a fellow servant with you and one of your brothers and sisters who cling to what Jesus testifies. Worship God. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
In the previous verse an angel shares the words of God with John. John is so in awe, at the words he hears. That he falls facedown at the angel’s feet to worship him. But the angel stopped him and says , “Don’t do this! For I am only a fellow servant with you and one of your brothers and sisters. The angel is simply saying to John, in the order of heaven, we are one and the same. Neither one above or below each other. Then the angel shares this very fascinating thought “who cling to what Jesus testifies” .
This statement is very important as it defines the structure of Heaven and earth and what holds it all together. Also the one through all things where created in, saved and created for. The absolute most accurate representation of the Father. Who is, was and will forever be ‘Jesus Christ’.
Next the angels says “worship God” So why does the angel say worship God, not worship Jesus. Because God is one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They are independent of each other, but seamlessly one together.
But wait there is more ! The very next line holds something truly remarkable in it , if we fully understand it. Let’s read it “ ……….The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
This is what I want to touch on today !
Do you know how powerful, what the Lord has down in your life is ?
I think sometimes we simply miss the fullness of these incredible breakthroughs, miracles, healings, we see and are part of.
He is a question for you to meditate on,
If we see the Lord provide, supernatural provision in to our life’s, then give Him thanks. Have be done all we are called to do ?
The answer is yes and no
Why ! Yes for the most precious thing we can give the Lord is Thanks, praise and worship.
But there is more I believe we are called to do. Let me explain, I believe that blessing He gave to you, Is like a piece of fruit.
Which contains two things, one for you and one for others.
Now we know the scripture say taste and see that I AM GOOD.(Psalm 34:8). So every fruit He gives us, is good and nutritious. But also has a seed in it, so it can replicate or reproduce .
This seed He plants into you, produces a tree of fruit for others to come and pick from. So what do others get, when they taste the fruit. The same breakthrough you got. Also now a seed, is planted into them by Him, for another tree, for others to come and pick from.
So from your encounter with Jesus, countless peoples life’s can be changed and set free.
For within every testimony of Jesus, is awaiting everything required and needed for it to happen again and again and again. There was never meant, to be an end or stop, of the flow.
But if we don’t share what the Lord has done (Our Testimonies). We are in turn, turning off the flow of the spirit, through us ! So no tree and fruit for others, to pick from. So they don’t get to encounter Jesus as we did.
I wonder if we truly understood, how powerful and precious these testimonies of Jesus are. Whether this would lead us, to a place, or lifestyle. Of truly being good stewards, of these testimonies, we have been given . Imagine all the miracles that would happen, healings that would be seen and much more, including salvations.
Here is a thought to conclude on and to set us up for the next part of this message.
I believe that ‘testing leads to testimony’. As we see this so often, when we are praying for healing. After we have prayed and the people test what was wrong with them. In the middle of the testing the miracle or healing happens. This is why testing is so important after prayer !
But could there be also within each testimony, a test, by the Lord to see. How faithful we are with what He has given us ? . We will pick this question up, in our next part of this message !
Challenge time
Here is a very simple one for today.
1. Take a space out of every day, of this next week. In this space, write down all the testimonies you have ! Of all the things the Lord has done for you.
2. Next Give Him thanks for these Testimonies you have.
3. Then spend time, in praise in worship. Loving on Him. With your inner being.
Father I thank You, for this challenging question. I know that You only bring questions, like this into our life. Because You Love us and have already provided a reward for us ! Awaiting on the other side of a remarkable understanding ! One that represents Jesus and His Life, so beautifully, through Holy Spirit. Also through Jesus, a clearer glimpse, of You Father.
Thank you Jesus,
Thank you Father
Thank you Holy Spirit. Amen
Craig Patten
Founding Pastor/Prophet
Encounter Centre and Ministries