“And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, he also will drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.” Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭14:9-13‬ ‭ESV‬‬

All,This stands out because John says, “Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.”  Revelation is a wild book that is tough to discern. There are parts that are very clear though. A call for us to “keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus” is important then and now. I think it’s important to ask ourselves why we sometimes don’t keep the commandments or faith in Jesus?  In this book, most people don’t keep the faith and it seems they put their faith in the lies of Satan, which temporarily helps them, but ultimately hurts them. Please pray that we and our friends challenge ourselves when we are tempted not to keep faith and ask why. Please pray for the Beloved house as they help women escape the life of prostitution. 

Neal CreechCLC-Atlanta, City Director
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