YEAR 1, WEEK 42, Day 6, Saturday, 19 October 2024

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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Saturday, 19 October 2024:

Revelation 13:7-10 — Also it was allowed to make war on the saints and to conquer them. And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain. If anyone has an ear, let him hear: If anyone is to be taken captive, to captivity he goes; if anyone is to be slain with the sword, with the sword must he be slain. Here is a call for the endurance and faith of the saints.

For a time, the saints are “conquered” by the beast and will require patient endurance. Revelation warns the saints to grow in endurance through persecution in order to be ready for greater persecutions and greater opportunities to glorify Him.

Revelation 13:8 – …and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.

Only God’s people oppose satanic systems. Are you opposing the satanic system or relying on it?

Revelation 13:16, 17 – Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name.

Satan’s ungodly system involves control of commerce. To trade, people will have to endorse sin. Most people will tell themselves they are still godly.

Revelation 13:18 — This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.

There are many theories about what the number 666 really means. When you come across Bible verses you don’t understand, pray for enlightenment, trust in the LORD, and remain faithful to what you do understand. If you are faithful with little, you will be given more.

“Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 19 October 2024: Give thanks to God for the grace that you have received through Jesus, and show your gratitude and love for Him by obeying Him regardless the personal cost.