REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND! /John Beholds the Glorified Jesus

 Jesus' bright shining countenance reminds us that Moses' face emitted shining rays after Jehovah had communed  with him on Mount Sinai.  (Exodus 34:29, 30) Remember, too, that when Jesus was transfigured before three of his apostles  1,900 years ago,  "his face shone as the sun, and his outer garments became brilliant as the light." (Matthew 17:2) Now, in a visionary representation of Jesus during the Lord's day, his face similarly  reflects   the radiant splendor of one who has been in Jehovah's presence. (2 Corinthians 3:18) In fact, the overall impression conveyed by John's vision is that of an effulgence of glory.  From the snow-white hair, the flaming eyes, and the shining countenance down to the glowing feet, it is a superlative  vision of the One who now dwells "in unapproachable light." (1 Timothy 6:16) The realism of this spectacle is so vivid!  How did  the overawed John react?  The apostle tells us: "And when I saw him, I fell as dead at his feet." - REVELATION 1:17.

Today, the colorful, detailed description of John's vision fills God's people with heartfelt appreciation. Already, we have passed through more than 70 years of the Lord's day, during which the vision continues to have its thrilling  fulfillment.  Jesus' Kingdom rule is to us a living, present reality, not a future  home.  It is  proper for us as loyal subjects of the Kingdom to look further with wonder at what John describes in this first vision and to listen obediently to the words of the glorified Jesus Christ.

Next time: REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND!/Chapter 6 - Unlocking a Sacred Secret

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