Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      Recap a.       The pause between the Sixth and Seventh Trumpets continues. b.      The first part of the pause we saw a mighty angel came down to earth and Revelation 10:6-7.                                                     i.      He swore on Jesus that the delays were coming to an end. c.       John then took a scroll that was sweet to the taste but bitter to the stomach.                                                     i.      Like the Word of God is sweet to those of us who Love Him.                                                   ii.      It can also be bitter as we share with others as they continually turn away. d.      John was then told that he will continue to be used to carry God’s message to ‘many people, nations, languages, and kings.’ 2.      Revelation 11:1-2 a.       Let’s layout a few things. b.      John is not in God’s throne room, he is on earth.                                                     i.      He saw the angel in cha

1.      Recap a.       Read – Revelation 9:20-21 b.      We have covered the 7 Seals. c.       We have talked about the devastation caused by the first six Trumpets. d.      In spite of all of that, people continued to turn their back on God. e.       A dark time, but Scripture continues to show us that God is in control. 2.      Here we find a pause before the final Trumpet. 3.      Revelation 10:1 a.       This is a mighty angel, Michael, Gabriel, or some other angel who is carrying out the will of God. b.      Wrapped in a cloud – sent as a special messenger for God. c.       Rainbow over his head – a complete full circled rainbow, similar to the one that surrounds the Father’s throne.                                                     i.      The rainbow is a symbol of God’s mercy to His people.                                                   ii.      The judgement has been and will be harsh, but God’s mercy to those who follow Him has no end. d.      F