The Book of Revelation Devotions Day 24

DAY 24

I am struck by the layers of truth that we haven’t even understood yet. We know it is important that Jesus submitted to the Father’s will in the Garden of Gethsemane. If He had not, we would have no hope, no salvation, no chance at being in the presence of God ourselves, no chance at Heaven, no peace. Revelation chapter 5 though, reveals yet another layer to that truth. If Jesus had not submitted to the Father’s will, there would be no “slain lamb” in Heaven, therefore there would be no one worthy to open the scroll. The scroll is the plan of God for the rest of time. Opening the seals sets in motion that plan.

Revelation 5:9 says that He is worthy because He was slain and purchased us. If Jesus had not submitted to the Father’s will to be crucified for us, no one would be worthy to break the seals and set in motion the rest of the Father’s plan. I never made the connection before between that and the submission of Jesus in the garden.

How many more layers are there that we don’t know about or don’t understand yet? Our God is too complex for our finite human minds to comprehend on our own but someday we will. One thing is certain, it is amazing how many details He has woven into the plan from the beginning, before creation even began. He made this plan even before He made us and none of it is a surprise to Him. That in itself, ought to blow our minds.

1 Corinthians 2:7-10 No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began. None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” —the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.

1 Peter 1:18-20 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake.

Jesus, thank you for submitting to the Father’s will. Thank you for all that you have done and will do for me. Help me to remember that because of you, there is a plan for my life that can happen now. All because of you. Help me to submit myself to you and to the Father’s plan for me. Holy Spirit help me to stay surrendered to you every day.