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A. PENALTY I: 1/3 LAND
Revelation 8:6-7
6 And the seven angels who holds the seven trumpets prepared to blow the trumpet. 7Lalu The first angel sounded: And there was hail and fire mixed with blood, and everything was thrown to the earth, then burned a third of the earth and one-third of the trees and hanguslah all green grass.
It is the largest fire disaster; 1/3 of the earth on fire. But why does God allow only 1/3 of the earth are burned? Why not the whole earth was burned up, so that there is still a 2/3 parts of this earth that does not burn, where humans could survive there, even in places that they can still repent?
God's judgment poured out on 1/3 part of the earth is ketegasanNya for sin. But behind it there is mercy for 2/3 of the earth that did not burn. So in addition to God bestows punishment, Allah pour His mercy also to all who are willing to repent and return to the right path and truly serve the Lord. Even the grace of God is much greater than the imposition of penalties. This is the goodness of God that in sentencing, His mercy is still greater.
From this verse we can know God personally that He was God who was not fond of sentencing. Allah does not like to burn the man, but IA fond love, bless and save humanity. But unfortunately the man himself who rejected his love. That is why "the forced", God bestows punishment on earth, in the hope that the man immediately repent and return to God. But nevertheless, God still include his generosity was far greater than his punishment. God always gives a great opportunity to people to repent and be saved.
2. PENALTY II: 1/3 SEA
Revelation 8:8-9,
8Lalu the second angel sounded: And there is something like a great mountain, burning with fire was cast into the sea. And a third of the sea became blood, a third of all 9dan died animate creatures in the sea and ruined a third of all ships.
God's judgment falls on 1/3 the ocean, so there is war in the oceans and causing 1/3 of sea becomes blood. There is also pollution of the sea that died 1/3 fish and other creatures in the sea. Incredible stench. Even 1/3 the ships destroyed so that 1/3 the delivery of goods by sea to die that causes shock hebatdalam world market.
Why 1/3 part of the sea be punished and still left 2/3 parts? Same as above that 2/3 of it is the grace of God given to man to repent. When God punishes man, He did so because of necessity. As a father who beat his son. When the father was beat up his son, his heart was not on the punishment or his offense, but his heart is fixed on the hope that the future child can become a better person. That's why beating a given limit and do not always have been greater than his affection to the child. In fact every time he had to beat up his son, his heart, cried; as though he could not bear to see her child suffering from hajarannya it. Similarly, our Father in Heaven, who has always loved us, even grace for us is always greater than the punishment given.
3. PENALTY III: 1/3 RIVER WATER AND EYE
Revelation 8:10-11,
10Lalu third angel sounded, and fell from heaven a great star, blazing like a torch, and he hit a third of the rivers and springs. 11Nama the star is Wormwood. And a third of the waters became wormwood, and many people died from the water, because they were made bitter.
Big stars falling from the sky and hit 1/3 of rivers and springs. This is the wormwood star, could also be a picture of the devil or Antichrist. Written that 1/3 springs and rivers become bitter as wormwood got this and when people drink water contaminated by wormwood then that person will die. Many people will die in bitterness for having contaminated by wormwood - the spirit of bitterness.
4. PENALTY IV: 1/3 SUN, THE STARS AND MONTHS
Revelation 8:12
Then the fourth angel sounded: And a third of the sun was struck, a third of the month and one-third of the stars, so that a third of them were darkened and the third of the day did not shine, and likewise the night.
Light of day into one-third darker and darker the night will be for 1/3 of the objects lights (sun, moon and stars) into the dark. Terrible horrors to come. No place is safe and prosperous than in Jesus. Therefore prepare yourself - leave sin and live according to God's Word and thus you will still feel safe despite turbulent world and universe.
If we had read the verses above, there is no reason for us to not appreciate the goodness of God and praise Him. What we must do is repent and live in His Word.
II. PRAYER FOR DISASTER-DISASTER PRECEDE
This was prophesied in Revelation there are 21 kinds of punishment that will befall the world who would not repent. Starting from Revelation 8:6-13 and fatsal 9 and 10. But before the disaster-bancana that happens, there is a prayer movement that occurs in the midst of His people (Revelation 8:1-4). The prayers were going up to the throne of God.
Revelation 8:1-5,
1 and when the Lamb opened the seventh seal, the solitary senyaplah in heaven, about half an hour. 2Lalu I saw the seven angels, who stand before God, and to those given seven trumpets. 3Maka another angel came and stood near the altar, he went with a golden censer. And he was given much incense to dipersembahkannya together with the prayers of all saints on the golden altar before the throne. 4Maka take the smoke of incense with the prayers of the saints from the hand of the angel before God. 5Lalu angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and threw it into the earth. Then the burst of thunder, accompanied by thunder and earthquakes.
What precedes disasters? Here we see clearly that prayer precedes disasters. Not later prayers came too late; disaster had happened was just about to move the prayer. Prayer is needed before the disaster after disaster strikes. That prayer has been pioneered in advance, before the 4 kinds of sentencing. So prayer is not the usual prayers, but this is a prayer that put the safety of the people of God.
A revival of prayer is not marked by numerous seminars but is marked by a spirit of prayer to pray for the universal in the church of God. Many seminars are held about the prayer but when finished, go home never to pray again. If so, what is the use seminar on prayer if prayer was not implemented. God wants us to not only join the seminars prayer but let us also experiencing a revival of God in prayer movement.
A. HOW MANY?
Revelation 8:3 b And he was given much incense to dipersembahkannya together with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar before the throne.
Given how much incense? The numbers are not written in detail - but it is represented by the word "many". This means that the amount of incense that is "no limit". Such prayers are increased without limit. The greater the struggle to be faced, so the more prayers are raised.
I also experienced this. Often that before I had a tussle, the Holy Spirit moved me to pray. I do not know what will happen, but the Holy Spirit who knows all things gave me the cue. I realize that the stronger the urge to pray, the greater the struggle I would face. And the result is a prayer is the key to victory.
2. Lightning and thunder WITH EARTHQUAKE
Do not wait until it runs out of new incense to pray. Because after it expires, the incense censer filled with fire from mezmah then thrown to the ground, then burst into thunder, accompanied by thunder and earthquakes (paragraph 5).
There are only two choices for us, whether we want to experience a revival of prayer or experiencing thunder accompanied by lightning and earthquakes. For those who have "a revival of prayer," then they will not have "thunder, lightning and earthquakes". Conversely, for those who neglect prayer, they will have thunder, lightning and earthquakes. Plihan is yours: your future depends on your current selection. When you choose a future as those who are saved from the punishment it since now you have to learn to get used to pray. But if you refuse to pray means that you have determined your future as part of the people who will receive the punishment.
3. NOW OR LATER?
Well prepared and useful is always done before the day of H. That's what the five wise virgins. But the five foolish virgins who was going to prepare him for the "last minutes". As a result they do not have enough time to prepare before the arrival of the bride. Even if they have earned for lamp oil, but it was too late - because the bride has arrived and the door closed mercy (Read: Matthew 25:1-13).
Preparation of 5 foolish virgins are simply be redundant because they procrastinate the time. A good preparation time is NOW! Do not delay the time to repent, to pray and to study His Word. Because by the time delay that persipan, 5 dara is referred to as being stupid. They were forced to miss the things that are very valuable. They should not have to miss an opportunity to rejoice in the wedding party, they should not have suffered disaster after disaster and should not have any penalties - if only they did not delay the time to prepare.
Take a lesson from the story of the "five wise virgins and five foolish virgins" are. If you prepare from now, then you have the opportunity to rejoice in the marriage supper of the Lamb. But if you delay the time persipan then chances are you could lose a precious opportunity. People who prepare the people who appreciate the time. Remember that the "NOW" is the right time and useful, while the "LOVE" could be a disaster.
4. KOMBIASI: DOA + + WAITING FOR GOD dwells
Kombinas between prayer, silence and waiting before God is an attitude to life that invites the power of God. But "shut up and wait" is how the question?
Psalm 123:1-2
1Nyanyian pilgrimage. Thee I cast my eyes, O You who dwell in sorga.2Lihat, like the eyes of the servants of men looking at the hand of his master, like servant girl's eyes look to the hands of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, until He pitied we.
The author of this Psalm to describe how a servant who put their hope in silence to his master. "As the eyes of his servants," not the mouth that is always directional (look) at the hands of his master. Often we do not get anything from God by us because they talk too much - too much to ask and we continue to nag! Asked the Lord is not wrong if it is accompanied with thanksgiving. But the person requesting the while complaining are the ones who do not turn their views to the Master. His view is only directed to the heart or desire to problem at hand. Just as the nation of Israel that can not be grateful because their views have been blinded by his desire sediri and struggles of life experiences. But we, let us like Joshua and Caleb who continued to direct the Padangan to God is not with empty eyes, but with a strong hope to obtain mercy. For then we will be able to obtain the fulfillment of his promise, as has been experienced by Joshua and Caleb.
It can not be denied that the "silent and waiting for the Lord" is a difficult thing to do. The flesh we always want a quick and instant. But when we are not the same as when we are not God and the draft plan of God (Isaiah 55:8). It is better to pray a lot and talk less than a lot of talk but little pray-for staying calm and trust in divine power there.
To be able to adjust ourselves to the design of God is our spiritual and physical eyes should be focused on the personal God. We will not stand silent and waited for the Lord's way when our focus directed to the problems, weaknesses or to the person who brought the problem to us. That is why the devil is always trying to shift our focus so that we no longer focus on the Lord Jesus. When we do not focus on the Lord Jesus, then we will lose. Although we are still praying and still we will lose our prayers are not in power. Therefore you should never let your focus stray to other things - because it could worsen the state of your life. Too bad that there are still many Christians who love to pray but one focus. And even worse is the wrong focus of Christians and do not want to pray.
Why did the king and the entire nation of Israel was so frightened when facing Goliath? Because of intimidation by Goliath (Read: 1 Samuel 17). Goliath managed to steer the view (focus) of all the people to power. Circumstances they are always compared to the circumstances of Goliath. This is a mistake. We need not compare ourselves with others: for God used each person in different ways. God knows how to treat us. Section we only believe and obey Him in total.
Even if the whole nation has been focused on Goliath, but there is one person who still maintains his focus to the Lord, that is David. It is revealed through his words and kind to his countrymen against Goliath (Read: 1 Samuel 17:37, 45-47).
That is why David wins, that is because he does not focus on the problem. David's victory is a key focus to God. Consider what David said: "For the battle is God's hand and she got deliver you into our hands". It is Allah Who gives us the victory. There is no other way to victory after victory in addition to focusing on God.
Do not talk about your problems, but perkatakanlah awesomeness of God. Often God had led us into the temptation to teach only to shut our mouths. This is what I often experienced when I was in the big issues, namely the Lord taught me to be quiet and give themselves totally to Him. Let God be judge and do not let your mouth to judge others or ourselves. Every time I want to be victorious, I am told to shut up first, because the waiting time of the Lord is the best way.
Why are we told to keep quiet? Because God wants to talk. God often can not speak to us because we kept talking. By continuing to talk, we close the opportunity for God to speak and demonstrate ways.
Consider what is done by a teacher if you want to teach. Of course the teacher will ask students to remain silent before he began teaching. Why? Because teachers can not teach well and students will not pay attention very well when students are not silent.
So in silence, you are offered an opportunity for God to speak. Do not keep complaining and complaining, but pujialah God above all things. Remain silent, including not making a defense before God and man. God knows better how to solve our problems rather than ourselves. Let the God Who acts. Amen ..
