“And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:6-7
The word gospel means “good news.” Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross to pay for our sins. He was buried, and three days later He rose again. God offers to us the gift of eternal life if we will believe on Jesus and trust Him to save us. This is the gospel in a nutshell. It the text above, an angel appears to proclaim “the everlasting gospel” to the people in every nation on earth during the tribulation period. The angel says, “Fear God, and give glory to him.” This may sound like a “different gospel,” but it is not. This “everlasting gospel” focuses on the big picture. This message applies to all people, whether they lived before Christ was born, after He rose from the dead, or will live after His second coming. It is the basis for the gospel that we preach now. It is good news that God is our Creator, the Lord of heaven and earth. It is good news that He is omnipotent (all-powerful), omniscient (all-knowing), and omnipresent (present everywhere at the same time). It is good news that He exists as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. It is good news that He loves us and wants us to worship Him, honor His name, and obey His Word.
Morning: Nahum
Evening: Revelation 14