“A Mind That Has Wisdom”

“This calls for a mind that has wisdom; the seven heads are seven mountains on which the woman is seated; also, they are seven kings, of whom five have fallen, one is living, and the other has not yet come; and when he comes, he must remain only a little while. As for the beast that was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction. And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour, together with the beast. These are united in yielding their power and authority to the beast; they will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”

Revelation 17:9-14

What does “called and chosen and faithful” mean to you? God calls someone, he chooses them and he knows they will be ever faithful to him. But it is also a privilege to be called. God see something in us. He made us and He desires a relationship with each one of us.

The Bible refers to Jesus as the eternal King. Revelation 17 speaks prophetically of earthly kings who will fight to establish their authority at the end of the ages. No one knows for sure who they will be, but there is no mistake about the One they cannot overpower.

Jesus Christ the Lord is King,

and He will reign forever.

There is no greater privilege

than to be a subject of the King of kings.

Our Daily Bread – January 8, 2009