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The Mystery of The Seven Stars & Seven Golden Lampstands ~
Introduction ~
Do you love a good mystery? If
so, then you should love reading the Bible. The
Scriptures are full of good mysteries!
An important factor to keep in mind when exploring Biblical mysteries is
that the word mystery in Scripture
has a root meaning of previously withheld.
Biblical mysteries were previously unexplained—but now are revealed to God’s
immediate family.
Scripture ~ Jesus said, “The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands: The
seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands
which you saw are the seven churches”
(Revelation 1:20).
Comment ~ This
is a tougher passage to accurately discern. In fact, we always need to be careful when interpreting
future prophecies. This was revealed to
only John, the Beloved Apostle. The
seven stars are further described as seven angels of the seven churches of Asia
– which represent the Church as a whole.
Perhaps the angels here are the pastors of those seven churches.
The
Bottom Line ~ Will you study the Word of God and apply it
to your life? Or will you waste your
time on earth and the many opportunities which God gives to you. The mysteries of Scripture are revealed to
the children of God who seek to please Him.
As you comprehend the mysteries contained in the Word of God you will
possess understanding and wisdom with regard to current world events. Time is short, if you are not already on
God’s side, I urge you to climb on board before it is forever too late.
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Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT
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