“Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people”
REVELATION 14:6
A Message of Utmost Importance God has given this planet a message of utmost importance designed especially for our time in the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12. Exiled on the Isle of Patmos, the apostle John introduces us to these messages. We must carefully consider three points before we look at the message itself. First, it is of divine origin. It comes directly from the throne of God. It is pictured as being given to humanity by an angel flying in midheaven. The second point to notice about this message is that the angel “flies.” This message is urgent. It must be proclaimed without delay. And thirdly, it is an eternal message that applies to every generation. It is not culturally conditioned to reach one ethnic or language group. It must be proclaimed to “every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.”
The heart of this message is the “everlasting gospel,” or the good news of Christ’s self-sacrificial life, His loving ministry, His atoning death, His dramatic resurrection, His interceding high priestly ministry, and His glorious second coming. The vision of the everlasting gospel in Revelation 14 confirms Jesus’ words in Matthew 24: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14). Christ’s words are a promise that the “gospel will be preached in all the world” before His return. There will be a mighty revival among God’s people. They will rise to the challenge, realize the urgency of the hour, and, filled with the Holy Spirit, reveal Jesus’ love, grace, and truth to a sin-polluted world dying in sin.
Ellen White states it this way, “Before the final visitation of God's judgments upon the earth there will be among the people of the Lord such a revival of primitive godliness as has not been witnessed since apostolic times. The Spirit and power of God will be poured out upon His children. At that time many will separate themselves from those churches in which the love of this world has supplanted love for God and His Word. Many, both of ministers and people, will gladly accept those great truths which God has caused to be proclaimed at this time to prepare a people for the Lord’s second coming” (The Great Controversy, p. 464). Before the message of Revelation 14 is proclaimed to the entire world, a spiritual revival among God’s people will enable them to cooperate with God in finishing His work. Let’s pray together for that spiritual revival to take place in our own lives, preparing us for the final climactic events of Earth’s history. Prayer Time (30-45 Minutes) Testimony from 2021 Ten Days of Prayer “The Ten Days of Prayer led to a healing miracle for me. I was admitted to the hospital due to a sudden illness prior to the start of the Ten Days of Prayer. I felt hopeless, like my prayers weren’t enough because my condition seemed to be worsening each day. I was invited to join the Ten Days of Prayer on my hospital bed. It was my first time participating. In the nightly meetings through a Zoom video call, many prayed for my healing. I praise God for the wonderful souls who fervently prayed for each of our prayer requests every night. . . . God has been so gracious to me because I was discharged even before the Ten Days of Prayer ended. It was His healing power that made me whole. I was sick and He touched me. It was indeed an answered prayer!” (Harley).
Praying God’s Word – Revelation 14:6 “Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people.”
“The Everlasting Gospel” God, give me an ever-growing appreciation for the gospel message. Give me the joy of salvation and transform my life so that when others see me, they can see the power of the gospel at work and be drawn to Jesus. “To Preach to Those Who Dwell on the Earth” Father, I desire a gospel experience with You so that I may share this good news with others in words and deeds. Use me to witness to my family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and people in my sphere of influence. “To Every Nation” This world is coming to an end, and billions are in the dark. Jesus, please give me an opportunity this week to share the good news about Your offer of salvation with somebody else. Give me the tact and wisdom to witness to people of other nations, cultural backgrounds, and ethnicities. Thank You that You call every human being to believe in You.
More Prayer Suggestions
Thanks and Praise: Give thanks for specific blessings and praise God for His goodness.
Confession: Take a few minutes for private confession and thank God for His forgiveness.
Guidance: Ask God to grant wisdom for current challenges and decisions.
Our Church: Pray for regional and world church needs (see separate sheet with requests).
Local Requests: Pray for current needs of church members, family, and neighbors.
Listen and Respond: Take time to listen for God’s voice and respond in praise or song.
Song Suggestions SDA Hymnal: Seeking the Lost (#373); More About Jesus (#245); At the Cross (#163); Tell Me the Story of Jesus (#152); Blessed Assurance (#462); Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary (#476); Holy, Holy, Holy (#73)
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