Adventure Day 47 - 4/9/09 - Maundy Thursday

[Read Revelation 19:1-21] Hallelujah, a word transliterated into most of the world's languages to keep the sound of the word similar to the original Hebrew, means sing or praise the Lord God (Hallel = sing/praise; Yah is the abbreviated form of Yahweh, meaning "I Am" or "He Is", the LORD's name as he revealed it to Moses). This word is featured four times in the first six verses of today's Adventure Bible reading, as shouts of praise to God are raised celebrating the Day of the LORD - Christ's Second Coming as "King of Kings and Lord of Lords."

As the chapter concludes, God's judgment of the world is complete, the victory is won, the beast and false prophet are overcome and thrown into the "fiery lake of burning sulfur" (v20), and rebellious humanity on earth is destroyed. Meanwhile in heaven (see vv.6-10), the long awaited "Wedding Supper of the Lamb" has begun, and all the saints and angels are gathering around the table to share stories about our awesome God.

Just think of it... this Day could soon be here! Oh the joy to see loved ones again, extended family we've never before met, and the great heroes of the Faith who all were "stepping stones" for our own faith. And to see Jesus.... Hallelujah!

Keep Hoping... and be a participant in the Awakening!
Pastor Paul