“Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven great plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished.” – Revelation 15:1

Scripture reading: Revelation 15:1-8

In Revelation 14, we were given three pictures calling us to endure in the faith. God, in Revelation 15:2-4, assures us of victory. But the end is not yet. The wrath of God is not yet complete!

John sees a great and amazing sign. The last time this phrase is used was when the great dragon began his war against the church, calling the two beasts to help. Now we see a great and amazing vision of the final wrath of God to be poured out. Seven angels stand with the last judgments. In Revelation 8-11, we see how throughout history, God has sent warning judgments calling all to repentance and faith. In this chapter we see judgment on those who refuse to repent.

The seven angels are ready to do their work. They come from the sanctuary, that is, from the presence of God. The clothing of the angels signifies they come with royal authority, with divine justice. They receive bowls of wrath from one of the four living creatures around the throne. These bowls were full of incense in chapter 5, representing the prayers of God people. Here in response to our prayers of “Thy Kingdom Come” the angels are given bowls full of wrath. God, in His glory (the temple is filled with his glory), gives many warnings for all to flee from the wrath to come. Today is the time to repent and put our trust in Jesus for salvation. Do not harden your heart like those in this chapter.

Suggestions for prayer

Amid the trials and disasters that come in this life, thank God that He hears our prayers, and though many refuse to repent, praise Him for His mercy in Christ for those who repent and trust in Him.

Rev. Calvin J. Tuininga was born in Grand Rapids Michigan, but as a PK grew up in different places, mostly in Canada. He served in four churches: Burdett Alberta (CRC), Telkwa, B.C. (CRC), Trinity St. Catharines, Ontario (CRC/URC) and Covenant URC in Pantego, North Carolina. He retired in September 2019, and he and his wife presently reside in Washington, North Carolina. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.