Revelation 14:6-7 (NASBStr)
And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; and he said with a loud voice, “ 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.”
God's message is the same in any age: "Give Him Glory, His judgement has come; Worship Him. In the midst of the terror on the earth described in this section of Revelation (12-17), God takes an interlude and offers the gospel to the condemned world. God wants people to repent and wants to offer them the gospel. In the above passage we see that gospel offered. The world will reject the message ... they always do. But, that does not stop God from offering His free grace. The gospel begins with a "fear of God." Fearing God is not being "afraid" of God, but it is a fear of awe and respect. It is the kind of fear that recognizes the authority and supremacy of God. Many people "believe" in the existence of God, but that does not mean that they "fear" God - have a worshipful-respect for Him. In this time frame described by John in the Revelation, people knew that God existed. But, they did not fear Him. God demands that we worship Him and that we recognize His authority. He made the heaven and earth and the springs of waters. He deserves our honor and worship. This passage shows God's mercy and grace. In the midst of their rebellion God offers grace and mercy. One more reason He deserves our honor and worship.
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