Revelation 7:1 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth so that no wind could blow on earth or sea or against any tree.
The vision of John of Patmos continues, the vision of heaven and of what God has in store for earth (hint: it's new creation and restoration). Lots of times in our culture and in our history, the words of the book of Revelation are used to strike fear in people's hearts. We are supposed to be afraid of what God has planned, to avoid it, to be desperate to keep it away. To be sure, there is more blood and gore in this book than in most. There are strange visions of strange mythological creatures and numbers and symbolism. And what we don't know, we fear.
But the vision of John that we call Revelation is not about fear. It's about hope. It's a reminder that even in the worst of circumstances, God sends help. Even in the darkest night, God sends light. Even in the middle of the preparations for some crazy stuff, God sends four angels to the four corners of the earth to hold back the winds. Why does this happen? For the protection of God's people. For the protection of you and I. For us. God sends angels to hold the winds back - for us. Thanks be to God.]
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
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