Day 85 - Revelation 10-11

What is the purpose of the book of Revelation? There are numerous, but I can say with certainty that the main purpose is NOT to let us know everything that will happen at the end of this age. Chapter 10 clearly states that the Apostle John was forbidden to record the happenings related to the seven thunders (vs3-4). So, John saw things that were to come in the future, and yet he was not permitted to write them down. This incident should help us to keep ourselves from the temptation to try to figure out everything that will happen in the end. It's impossible for us! We don't have all of the information! Another thing that this does for us is increase our need for faith in the sovereign, wise hand of God. Although we do not know everything that will happen, He does! We must trust Him to take care of that just as He is taking care of the present.