Revelation 14:6-7 – Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.”
What leaps at us from these verses is the love and grace of God! He has, for over two thousand years to date, sent the Gospel of Jesus that is the Word of salvation, to the world. During this time the world, for the most part, has rejected Jesus. God who loves the world so greatly and all-encompassing sent His Son Jesus to die to make a way out of condemnation that man put himself into (John 3:16). There is nothing more, nothing greater that God could do to bring salvation to mankind (Ephesians 2). Here we see the love of God in full display. Even then, about halfway through the Great Tribulation period, with many people repenting and coming to Him, yet multiplied many more not coming to Him, He continues to call out to all in the world to come to Him and receive forgiveness and grace. Family, let this fact warm and break our hearts. Here is our loving and mighty God still calling for everyone to get in the Ark, the flood, the judgement is coming and when the door is shut, it is shut, and none came open it for even one more (Revelation 3:7). God has sent His church to preach the Word of salvation for over two thousand years and He stands by the door still calling out “More! I have room for more!” Sadly, there will come a number, and the Lord God knows what that number is, when the door will swing shut. Those who are inside will remain forever inside. Those are outside, shall never enter. Never. Oh the horror of the masses that will never come inside and so will end up in a place with the one they did follow, the devil (Matthew 25:41, Revelation 20:10). No amount of tears, no amount of pleading will change their destiny (Hebrews 12:17). Our Lord God calls out, even to the last minute, for all to come who will come. He calls out to them to hurry and come. He calls out to us, hurry and spread the Word. Let no-one pass from this earth without having heard. We hurt for our loving God that mankind so greatly rejects Him. We hurt for all mankind that it does so.
This is obviously a different era because now an angel is spreading the news of the eternal gospel. The duty to spread the news has been given to mankind (1 Corinthians 9:16). Now, though still the duty of all on earth who belong to God to spread the Gospel, supernatural reinforcements are sent in. This angel is sent to spread the Good News…and a stark warning, grace is now available, but judgement is imminent.
The angel shares the “eternal Gospel.” The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus. Jesus is the Truth and the Truth of God will stand forever. Truth is truth all the time. Truth is eternal. The Gospel is eternal and so we are secure in Christ forever.
The Gospel is meant for “every nation, tribe, language and people.” It is meant for all who would come. The Gospel is eternal good news for all who will come and it is also an eternal lament for those who reject it. The other side of the coin must be considered and it must be known.
The angel is spreading the Gospel in a loud voice. A clear loud voice so that all will hear. There will be no excuses. There will be no person from a tiny village that never heard. All will hear.
The warning is proclaimed. Fear God and worship Him and be saved. The time is about over. The time for judgement is about upon them. To be pardoned come to Jesus. Or don’t come to Jesus and receive an eternal punishment.
The message is clear. God calls, to the last second, for all to come and be saved. But the time to receive His salvation has a time limit. When the door is closed, it is closed forever. Family, let us pray for the salvation of the lost and let us pray that we will be the instrument that, like the angel, proclaims it clear and loud. It is what Jesus has commanded us to do (Matthew 28:18-20). Let’s express our love and appreciation for Him by spreading the Gospel. What and honor to do so. Let us consider and be active in obedience. Praise God!
Psalm 150:6 – Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!
Micah 7:7 – But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.
Micah 6:8 – He has shown You, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of You but to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with Your God.