Revelation 19:6-10 Series

Revelation 19:6-10

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah!

So John hears this great multitude shouting out “Hallelujah” he doesn't see them because they are in heaven shouting this. These seems to be a different group shouting than from what we read last week in verse one.

There is somewhat of a description of them though that may give us an indication who they are. It is “ like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder”.

Revelation 14:1-3 ~ Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder.

So, could this be these 144,000 shouting from heaven who had been taken up and redeemed from the earth? It would make sense I think that this group is now rejoicing over this great battle that had been won.

6 “Hallelujah” For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him the glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and his Bride has made herself ready; 8 it was granted her to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure” — for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

The battle has been one and the celebration is a wedding. We as believers are the bride and Jesus is the groom. The question is are you ready?

Marriages just don't happen do they? There is an entire group of things that need to happen before two people get to the point of marriage and each step is crucial in order to have a great everlasting marriage.

A proper introduction I think is the first point of any relationship. Were you properly introduced to Christ? In other words did you receive an accurate and complete gospel message when you became a believer?

Were you told about the severity of sin and how that sin caused separation between you and God?

Were you told about God being a righteous and just God and that He demands payment for that sin if you wanted to restore that relationship?

Were you told about Jesus and His willingness to absorb that payment for you if you accept Him as lord of your life?

Were you told about the need for repentance?

How about the need to grow in this relationship through the study of scripture and prayer?

How about the agreement that once you are a believer you must share the gospel with others?

Last, were you told how you need to live out your life as much like Christ possible?

See if you don't set the ground rules so to speak at the beginning of a relationship the chances of success are very small.

Well I didn't know I had to wash the laundry, clean the house, cook dinner and raise some bratty kids.

Well I didn't know I had to remember every important date to you, do the yard work, fix the cars, and bring you out to dinner and give you flowers.

What the expectations are in our relationship with God and Christ are vital for our growth and success.

9 And the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

We are blessed by God and Jesus in this relationship of ours. Do you think God and Jesus feel the same way about us? Do you ever think maybe they want a divorce?

I can assure you of this whatever effort you put into the relationship with your spouse you will need to spend much more time in your relationship with God and Jesus.

10 Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God.” For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Worship God!

As the years go on we should be becoming closer and closer in this relationship. We should know God's wants and desires intimately. We should be growing more and more in our knowledge of scripture and constantly be seeking out its wisdom. We should be broken when we have done wrong and and the possibility of jeopardizing this most awesome of relationships.

Both individuals and churches must continually grow spiritually. Growth is a never ending thing and constantly needs to be nurtured and cared for.