December 20, Revelation 20
Meanwhile, back in the living room of someone’s home, a college dorm room, or corner classroom in the local church, some group debates the precise meaning of 666. For my energy, not much is gained by these exhausting discussions. Life is no better; faith is no better. However, when focused on the idea of God, the Almighty, seated eternally upon the throne of the universe, life and faith could hold no greater meaning. Mitchell Reddish gives the concluding hope of this scene. “All of creation has seen who sits on the heavenly throne. The occupier of the throne is not the Roman emperor or any other earthly ruler. The one who sits on the throne is God. For that reason, John is certain that ultimately everything will be alright—certainly not now, but one day.” Ah, one day! Until that day, the disciples of Jesus are called to endure, knowing that the day is coming.