An Eternal Gospel
God is not a silent God. He is a God who communicates; and we have His promise of guidance, particularly in times of trouble. What He says is precious to us, and how often His Word has spoken right into our personal situation.
What is God saying to us today? We are living in what the Bible calls the end times. War, terrorism, famine and natural disasters are taking their toll in country after country. For these times God has a unique message for us. We read about it in the Book of Revelation. An angel is seen flying in midheaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth ”“ to every nation, tribe, language and people! With a loud voice he declares:
"Fear God, and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come; worship Him who made the heaven and the earth and sea and springs of waters." Revelation 14:7
The message the angel brings from God shows us how to endure the hour of His judgment: stand in awe of God and give Him glory. There could not be a more relevant call. It addresses our deepest problem: self-worship. We have set ourselves up as the ultimate authority, answerable to none, doing as we please and stealing the glory that is God's by right.
Now we are challenged to give God glory and to worship Him. God values our worship highly. He will respond by showing us grace in time of judgment.
Such is the power of worship, of giving glory to God. Worship lies at the heart of the Gospel. Only the humble can bow before Him in worship - only those aware of His greatness and of their nothingness. So let us worship God, even in darkest night, and offer Him praise in every situation.
Basilea Schlink