For the Time Is at Hand

Our Future Is Determined by the Lives We Live Today

“And he said unto me (John), Seal not the sayings of the Prophecy of this Book: for the time is at hand” (Revelation 22:10).

The “Prophecy of this book” in our introductory verse is talking about the fulfillment of all the Apostle John was shown regarding the future. We are currently at the end of the church age with the Rapture of the church the next prophetic event to take place. In this verse the Apostle, in his vision, is seemingly talking to one of the prophets of the Old Testament. “The time is at hand” is a reference to all the events identified in the Book of Revelation which will be fulfilled exactly as they have been revealed and prophesized by the Lord.

He who is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he who is Righteous, let him be Righteous still: an he who is holy, let him be holy still” (Revelation 22:11).

This verse identifies two different paths of life. The former, represents those who choose not to come the Lord’s way and will result in living a sinful “unjust” life. The Bible defines a “filthy” life as one of spiritual defilement, depravity, and corruption related to sin. This will be the lifestyle with those who reject God’s way and chart their own course.  The later path of life described in this verse is the result of one’s repentance and faith in the Lord’s gracious provision, that is, Jesus Christ and his sacrificial death at Calvary. The former will result in an eternity of suffering away from the presence of God. The later will bring us into the presence of God for eternity as the sons and daughters of God. The way we live are lives today is determining our destiny in the future. The Lord has given us freedom to chose our path in this life. There is a fork in this path of life and we must choose today which of the two paths we will chose.

“And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with Me, to give to every man according as his work shall be” (Revelation 22:12).

When the Lord comes, we will be judged by the path we have chosen. This will seal our fate as to where we will be for eternity. The verse is expressing the suddenness of his Coming and not the time of his Coming. It’s been nearly two thousand years since His first advent and the writing of this Book of Revelation. The Lord’s Second Coming for His church is the next prophetic event on the horizon. The Lord makes it clear in His Word that those that come His way will be blessed. The Lord calls out to all those on the earth today with an invitation to the blessedness of knowing the One true God. The Holy Spirit calls out today to whosoever is thirsty and whosoever realizes their lost state that they might come to the One that loves us and died on a cruel Cross that we might be with Him for eternity.

“And the Spirit and the Bride say, Come. And let who is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of Life freely” (Revelation 22:17a)

Always Remember,

God Loves You!

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