The revelation from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to everything he saw—that is, the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 1:1-2 NIV
God’s desire, at all times, is to make Himself known to His people. He longs to reveal His heart and intentions to those who believe in Christ. He does not delight in obscurity or concealment. Rather, whatever He intends to do, He makes known to His servants—not merely as a passing glimpse, but as a deep and meaningful understanding. This unveiling is what we know as revelation.
Revelation is not limited to dreams or visions while asleep. Often, it comes as a quiet impression in the heart. At times, it is a still small voice or a truth that emerges clearly from His Word. In every case, God desires to communicate His mind to His people, that they may live in alignment with His will.
We observe this same principle when God was about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. He declared that He could not proceed without first revealing His plan to His friend, Abraham. This moment in Scripture underscores that God does not intend for our relationship with Him to be distant or vague. Rather, He seeks closeness, one where we are informed of His will and led by His Spirit.
We see this again in the Book of Revelation, where God unveils future events to His servant John. God entrusted John with these divine mysteries—not for himself alone, but to pass them on to other believers, including us today. Because of that, we now have access to the prophetic insight recorded in Revelation: glimpses of what is to come, realities beyond our present age, and truths so profound they can only be grasped through the treasures of God’s Spirit.
When God takes delight in revealing His mind to us, we must posture ourselves to receive. He does not want us to live by guesswork or lean solely on human reasoning. He desires that we operate from a place of revelation—walking in His mind, aligned with His intentions. Scripture affirms that it is God who works in us to will and to act according to His good pleasure. This divine process is only possible when we are attentive to what He is saying.
We must train our hearts to listen. When God reveals things that eyes have not seen, ears have not heard, and minds have not imagined, we must pay close attention. We should not interpret life through the lens of our limited understanding but allow God to unveil the deep things of His kingdom to us.
Alongside attentiveness, obedience is key. When revelation comes, it is not for mere knowledge—it calls for action. John, while on the Isle of Patmos, did not receive the revelation passively. He was fully engaged: with his eyes, his ears, and his heart. He received, recorded, and relayed the message, sending letters to the seven churches of Asia as instructed by God. Through his obedience, God’s message reached the generations that followed.
In the same way, we too can sit with the Scriptures and receive insight into the heart of Christ. However, this requires us to be spiritually alert and responsive. We must open the gates of our eyes, ears, and hearts to receive what God wants to deposit. When we do, and when we obey with the help of the Holy Spirit, we begin to live not by our own wisdom, but by the revelation of Christ.
Living It Out
Revelation is God’s invitation to intimacy—an open door to know His heart, discern His will, and walk in step with His Spirit. But to access this gift, we must respond with more than curiosity—we must cultivate spiritual alertness and readiness to obey. Like John, who received, recorded, and relayed what he saw, we are to steward God’s voice with reverence and action.
So, be intentional from today: set aside time to wait on God. Ask Him to reveal His heart through His Word, His Spirit, and even the quiet impressions He places within you. Open your eyes, ears, and heart to receive—and when He speaks, respond. Revelation is not for passive reflection but for faithful living.
God is still revealing. The question is—are you positioned to receive?