One of the central messages of the book of Revelation is the calling of the church to testify to who God is and what he has done, no matter what.
The word that keeps coming up again and again is this word “witness”.
This is how John introduces himself: “his servant John, who faithfully reported everything he saw. This is his report of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (1.1-2)
This is how John introduces Christ: “Jesus Christ... the faithful witness.” (1.5)
This is how Jesus refers to a man who was martyred in Pergamum: “Antipas, my faithful witness, martyred among you.” (2.13)
Incidentally, the word “martyr” means “witness”.
Later in the book, the church will be symbolized by two witnesses who speak the truth in the midst of opposition (ch. 11).
A witness is a person who simply reports what they have seen. This is what you are called to do. To witness. You are not called to make up anything. You simply must testify to what you have seen, heard and experienced. Do this regardless of what kind of opposition comes.
To be silent is to be a false witness. If you know Christ, bear witness to him through your actions and words.
Lord, help me to be a faithful witness today, regardless of the cost. Amen.
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