The Revelation
to St.John
Chapter 1
1. The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants what must soon take place; he made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2. who testified to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it: for the time is near.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 1 to 3)
Oh God, my Father I greatly thank You for Your blessing, I pray on Your Holy Spirit in order to assist me more than ever in the proclamation of the truths found in this book. Even though these truths are coded in mystery for John could not speak openly while at Patmos I pray that You continue to share with me all that is according to Your will, for all revelations have their origins and end in You, and only You know the time when such events are to take place, my God and Father, . I thank You for listening to my prayer Amen.
4. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5. and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6. and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 4 to 6)
Oh God my Father You have a message for all of us, forming different Churches in the world and every day for each of us. By means of Your Bible, and also by means of the nice events and also the tests of life, You are giving us one test after another in order to refine and improve us in order to make us more like You. I pray that our belief in You will always be firm and inscribed in our heart, mind and spirit. I invite you all to join me in the following song and prayer called 'I believe in God the Father by clicking on the following link:-
Song The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father
7. Look! He is coming with the clouds, every eye will see him, even those who pierced him and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be Amen.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 7)
Blessed be that day when You come to judge the earth. For those who do not absolutely believe in You, this will be a great surprise, for sinners such as myself, there would be mixed feelings.
On the one hand my Father has arrived to take me home after such a long period of testing, which at times were fruitful, and during other times I failed to pass the test, however, on the other han, the question will surely come to mind, "Am I really and truly worthy to appear before You my God and Father, for although I really and truly believe in You, my sins and lack of self-control still exist and are on my account!
8. I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 8)
Indeed my God and Father, in You only all creation finds its beginning and in You all is being controlled, were it not for Your command, love and mercy, rain would not fall to water our crops, wombs would not be opened to produce offspring, nothing would be possible because all depends on You for its very existence Amen. Let us all make You the centre of our lives Amen.
9. I John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom and the patient endurance, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 9)
Oh God, my Father it is nice to feel the support of others during the sharing of the Good News online. In spirit, I am united, with you John and you will reveal to me the messages that you would like me to share with my brothers in sisters throughout the world Amen.
10. I was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11. saying, "Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamum, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia and to Laodicea."
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 10 to 11)
Oh God my Father this is enough proof that it was according to Your will that the Bible be compiled and written in books so that the written version of our faith could be transmitted in written form throughout all the world Amen.
12. Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me, and on turning I saw seven goldens lampstands, 13. and in the midst of the lampstands I saw one like the Son of Man clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash across his chest. 14. His head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; his eyes were like a flame of fire, 15. his feet were like burnished bronze refined as in a furnace and his voice was like the sound of many waters. 16. In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 12 to 15)
On reflecting on such an awesome and majestic scene I cannot fail to comment a big 'Wow! with an exclamation, that is never ending. Oh God, my Father You appeared to John in all Your glory and might, because for John You were His Lord and powerful God. In our minds, we always refer to You by the term 'baby Jesus' because this term suits us well. Baby Jesus does not provoke us in our faith,or lives because the symbol of the baby is one of fragility, lack of strength and power as compared to adults and can be manipulated and bossed about by us. However, when considering You as our Lord God and Father we become the subjects, with the least power at the mercy of God's will.
16. In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force. 17. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, 18. and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 16 to 18)
Oh God my Father, blessed be Your Name forever and ever. Anybody who has not made such an experience can never understand such visions. When You spoke to me and told me to let go of my past and follow You, I also was in a state of heartache. I felt it was going to burst in my rib cage because it was beating so fast, however, this was followed by a sweet breeze of tranquillity that brought the vision to its end. I thank You, God, for this experience that left a positive impact on me forever Amen.
19. Now write what you have seen, what is, and what is to take place after this. 20. As for the mystery of the seven stars that 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 are the seven churches.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 19 to 20)
Oh God my Father, I thank You for telling John to write about what is and what is about to take place. However, I pray that You give me the understanding so that I can also receive the bounty of such a book and be able to share it with others Amen.
As You told John the seven stars in Your right hand are the angels of the Churches while the seven golden lampstands are the seven churches themselves. As much as these stars and lampstands are in Your hands oh God my Father I would also like to place my life and that of the whole world as one star in Your pocket or on Your thumb Amen. I pray that You never stop taking care of us by means of Your Angels Amen.
Oh God my Father I would like to end this first chapter of the book of Revelations with the following prayer.
Oh God my Father in You there is all the wisdom of the world and of the heavens. Only You know what is to happen in time and even beyond or after time. You are in control of all that happens on earth, and nothing can happen or be planned without Your knowledge. You are the 'Master Planner' and therefore I feel at peace regarding both my present and even my future Amen. May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Thank You Jesus.
4. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, 5. and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, 6. and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 4 to 6)
Oh God my Father You have a message for all of us, forming different Churches in the world and every day for each of us. By means of Your Bible, and also by means of the nice events and also the tests of life, You are giving us one test after another in order to refine and improve us in order to make us more like You. I pray that our belief in You will always be firm and inscribed in our heart, mind and spirit. I invite you all to join me in the following song and prayer called 'I believe in God the Father by clicking on the following link:-
Song The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father
7. Look! He is coming with the clouds, every eye will see him, even those who pierced him and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be Amen.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 7)
Blessed be that day when You come to judge the earth. For those who do not absolutely believe in You, this will be a great surprise, for sinners such as myself, there would be mixed feelings.
On the one hand my Father has arrived to take me home after such a long period of testing, which at times were fruitful, and during other times I failed to pass the test, however, on the other han, the question will surely come to mind, "Am I really and truly worthy to appear before You my God and Father, for although I really and truly believe in You, my sins and lack of self-control still exist and are on my account!
8. I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 8)
Indeed my God and Father, in You only all creation finds its beginning and in You all is being controlled, were it not for Your command, love and mercy, rain would not fall to water our crops, wombs would not be opened to produce offspring, nothing would be possible because all depends on You for its very existence Amen. Let us all make You the centre of our lives Amen.
9. I John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom and the patient endurance, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verse 9)
Oh God, my Father it is nice to feel the support of others during the sharing of the Good News online. In spirit, I am united, with you John and you will reveal to me the messages that you would like me to share with my brothers in sisters throughout the world Amen.
10. I was in the spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet 11. saying, "Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamum, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia and to Laodicea."
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 10 to 11)
Oh God my Father this is enough proof that it was according to Your will that the Bible be compiled and written in books so that the written version of our faith could be transmitted in written form throughout all the world Amen.
12. Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke to me, and on turning I saw seven goldens lampstands, 13. and in the midst of the lampstands I saw one like the Son of Man clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash across his chest. 14. His head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; his eyes were like a flame of fire, 15. his feet were like burnished bronze refined as in a furnace and his voice was like the sound of many waters. 16. In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 12 to 15)
On reflecting on such an awesome and majestic scene I cannot fail to comment a big 'Wow! with an exclamation, that is never ending. Oh God, my Father You appeared to John in all Your glory and might, because for John You were His Lord and powerful God. In our minds, we always refer to You by the term 'baby Jesus' because this term suits us well. Baby Jesus does not provoke us in our faith,or lives because the symbol of the baby is one of fragility, lack of strength and power as compared to adults and can be manipulated and bossed about by us. However, when considering You as our Lord God and Father we become the subjects, with the least power at the mercy of God's will.
16. In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force. 17. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he placed his right hand on me, saying, "Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last, 18. and the living one. I was dead, and see, I am alive forever and ever; and I have the keys of Death and of Hades.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 16 to 18)
Oh God my Father, blessed be Your Name forever and ever. Anybody who has not made such an experience can never understand such visions. When You spoke to me and told me to let go of my past and follow You, I also was in a state of heartache. I felt it was going to burst in my rib cage because it was beating so fast, however, this was followed by a sweet breeze of tranquillity that brought the vision to its end. I thank You, God, for this experience that left a positive impact on me forever Amen.
19. Now write what you have seen, what is, and what is to take place after this. 20. As for the mystery of the seven stars that 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 are the seven churches.
(The Revelation to John Chapter 1 verses 19 to 20)
Oh God my Father, I thank You for telling John to write about what is and what is about to take place. However, I pray that You give me the understanding so that I can also receive the bounty of such a book and be able to share it with others Amen.
As You told John the seven stars in Your right hand are the angels of the Churches while the seven golden lampstands are the seven churches themselves. As much as these stars and lampstands are in Your hands oh God my Father I would also like to place my life and that of the whole world as one star in Your pocket or on Your thumb Amen. I pray that You never stop taking care of us by means of Your Angels Amen.
Oh God my Father I would like to end this first chapter of the book of Revelations with the following prayer.
Oh God my Father in You there is all the wisdom of the world and of the heavens. Only You know what is to happen in time and even beyond or after time. You are in control of all that happens on earth, and nothing can happen or be planned without Your knowledge. You are the 'Master Planner' and therefore I feel at peace regarding both my present and even my future Amen. May Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. Thank You Jesus.
