The History Channel on Revelation

Okay, so I was chilling out last night, flipping through the TV stations and I landed on the History Channel...Scott's favorite channel, (that is when they are actually showing shows about history). The show that was on at the time was discussing the end time judgements from the Book of Revelation. The Book of Revelation is captivating for both believers and nonbelievers alike as it contains prophecy about the End of Times.

In this documentary, like many secular documentaries about Biblical topics, the goal was to find scientific explanations to the events described in Revelation. One part of the discussion turned to the Bowl (Vile) Judgements found in Revelation 16:3-4 in which the seas and the rivers are turned to blood. Scientists were interviewed to determine if such events were possible, and if so, what could cause them. The scientists quickly pointed to the possibility that John was referring to the Red Tide Phenomenon that has been known to plague the oceans and kill sea life. Scientists went on to say that a worldwide outbreak of the Red Tide would make the oceans appear red and kill a large percentage of sea life. Details like these are fascinating, because they show us that such things are possible from a human perspective.

Now, here's my point: Though it is important to study Revelation, understand the signs leading to the end times, and understand the judgements that mankind will face, I don't really have to analyze exactly how God will accomplish all of this. I simply need to know that He will. When He does, there will be no doubt whatsoever that it is He who is responsible. I don't need to know exactly how He accomplished His great works in the past, how He accomplishes it in the present, or how He'll accomplish it in the future. All I need to know is that He did what He said He did AND He'll do what He says He will do. This is the Truth that has stood the test of time! We don't need to bog ourselves down in attempting to apply human explanations to Godly feats! We simply need to believe. We can count on HIM to always fulfill His promises - and He WILL!

"For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says. For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory."
2 Corinthians 1:19-20

Be blessed knowing we serve a God who can be counted on!
In His Love, Cathy