Servant Revelator

"The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants-- things which must shortly take place." Revelation 1:1

This is the opening statement of the book of Revelation. Three things stand out from the onset.

1. Jesus is saying He is dependant upon the Father to release mysteries or Revelation. 

JESUS who is, Himself, All Revelation- is wholly integrated and One with the Father. He is yielded and subject to His Father's directives. 

2. He shows His revelation to those who are servants. SERVANTS.

3. Shortly take place. Most prophecies in the Bible have layers & a NOW & LATER application. 

Which characters within the Bible are depicted as having the heart of servants? These are the ones who are trained, groomed, capable by service; to interpret and teach us about the book of Revelation. 

They are people who live out the two basic laws of the Spirit. "Love the Lord God with all your heart, soul and mind...and love your neighbor as yourself."

If you observe these attributes in a person, then these are dependable teachers to help you understand the book of Revelation. 

If the teacher is merely intellectual or historical in their interpretation...please disregard their personal, subjective viewpoint of THE BOOK OF REVELATION.

It is required for Revelators to have the heart of a servant. Are they servants to man or to God? Well God first but also to man, out of compassion. They will not teach out of a fear-based mode.

They are most especially not self serving. End time teaching sells book & fills church seats. It is also a ticket seller for movies & documentaries. Beware of this.

The book of Revelation is not about the end times (though there are some end of the age or end-time milestones mentioned). The book of Revelation was given & recorded to reveal JESUS! 

Jesus was wholly humble and willing to lay down His life for us. However He wasn't a victim or a doormat in any way. He walked in perfect submission and absolute authority. The Lion & The Lamb paradox comes into focus in Revelation 

Moses and Abraham were willing to serve others. Look for the example of servant hood when you hear someone teaching on the book of Revelation. 

Jesus washing the feet of His own disciples is a fitting example to us. 

I am sharing this with you to inform you of the need for discernment when following a Bible teacher.

Especially one interpreting "prophecies". Most teachers expounding on "prophecy" do not have a prophetic call; they do not have prophetic function, prophetic anointing, experience or understanding. 

Beware of intellectual teaching. The Bible is a spiritual book and you need a teacher full of Holy Spirit.