Sunday Scroll

Last year, I made it my goal to read through the new testament. I was able to accomplish this goal, and something interesting has come of it. My interest in the book of Revelation has been sparked! Maybe a sparked interest doesn't really quite capture how it makes me feel...perhaps it would be better to say that I am drawn to it or that I have a longing to keep rereading it. Before last year, I had never read strait through that book. Yes, like many people, I had looked up verses here and there in it, but never had I ever read it strait through. To be honest, the book intrigues me, and I am finding the promise at the beginning of the book to be SO TRUE!

"Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near."
Revelation 1:3

So, for this year, I decided to make a better goal- read the book of Revelation once a month in addition to normal daily Bible readings. I know this may sound a little over the top, but what I am finding is that keeping the future in mind helps me keep the right perspective day to day. Things that used to seem real big to me seem a bit less significant. So, my challenge to you is this:
1) If you have never read the book before, do it! I have found that I have better understanding or that I can see the big picture better if I read several chapters a day (without missing a day). 2) If you have already read it, start reading it more often and find yourself "blessed" for reading God's word.

Happy Sunday!