Month August 2025

Revelation 2:18-29 The Corrupt Church

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Revelation 2:20 “I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel to teach and seduce…

Jesus addresses a church that possesses many commendable qualities: love, service, faith, patience, and growing works. Yet, He also sees a serious problem—tolerating a woman or spirit referred to as Jezebel, who teaches and seduces Christ’s followers into sexual immorality and rebellion against God.

The Nature of Seduction

Seduction often has two parts:

  1. The introduction of a new idea to consider.
  2. The enticement through vivid images, fantasies, or mental scenarios that promise pleasure or status.

Jesus identifies Jezebel as a woman, highlighting the power of attraction and influence God has given to women. Men, being vulnerable to this, can be swayed easily. In marriage, a man provides shelter and provision, while the woman contributes beauty and love—gifts designed by God to bless the family.

Honorable women use this influence to honor their husbands and build up their families, not to stir lust in others. Scripture makes it clear that women will be accountable to God for how they use their influence—whether for good or evil.

Biblical Examples of Influence

Eve and the Serpent (Genesis 3:1–6, 12)
Eve was enticed by the serpent’s deception, saw the fruit as desirable, and gave it to Adam, leading to the fall of humanity. Adam, in turn, blamed Eve for his choice.

Jezebel and Elijah (1 Kings 19:1–4)
Jezebel, through threats and intimidation, caused Elijah to flee in fear, demonstrating the destructive potential of ungodly influence.

Seduction in Today’s World

Modern society presents constant temptations through TV, social media, and cultural messaging. These images and ideas, often manipulated by Satan, are powerful—frequently appealing to physical attraction to lure people away from God’s ways. Scripture warns that those who follow these paths will face the same judgment as Jezebel.

Hold Fast Until Christ Comes

Jesus calls His followers to hold fast to truth and righteousness. Great rewards await those who resist moral corruption, keep their hearts pure, and remain faithful.

Practical steps include:

  • Reading God’s Word daily
  • Praying faithfully
  • Attending a spiritually healthy church
  • Guarding your mind against seductive ideas and images

By doing so, you safeguard your LightNside, your marriage, and your spiritual witness, living in the light and joy Christ provides.

Revelation 8-9 Prayers, Trumpets, Judgement

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Revelation 8:2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. 

Revelation 8–9: Thoughts and Insights

There are three main divisions in the Book of Revelation that focus on God’s judgments upon the earth and those who have rejected Him. They are separated by the seals of a scroll, trumpets, and bowls. Even in these times of judgment, there will be powerful revivals. Hundreds of thousands will accept Christ. However, the circumstances will be drastically different from today. We are currently living in the Church Age, when the Holy Spirit is actively holding back the full force of evil and lawlessness. Today, salvation is freely available and relatively easy to embrace. But in the Revelation era, the Church Age will have ended. The rapture will have removed the Church from the earth, leaving behind corrupt leadership and widespread divine judgment. While revivals will occur, they will come at a great cost. Later in Revelation, we see that Christians may not be able to buy food, and many will have to flee, hide, or suffer for their faith. Revelation 6:9–11 shows that most believers who choose Christ during the Tribulation will be martyred.

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Up to this point, God’s judgments (like the four horsemen of Revelation 6) could be seen as natural consequences: war, hatred, economic collapse, and widespread disease — perhaps even events like pandemics. When the seventh seal is opened, an angel stands before the altar, offering incense mixed with the prayers of the saints. This mixture is then cast down to the earth, triggering dramatic, global effects. Continue praying for your family, for your heart, and for revival in our land.

The Trumpet Judgments

These affect the physical earth:

  • Hail and fire mixed with blood fall upon the earth.
  • One-third of the trees are burned up, and all green grass is consumed.
  • A large object crashes into the ocean, killing one-third of sea life and destroying one-third of the ships.
  • Rivers turn bitter, causing many to die.
  • The atmosphere is struck — one-third of the sun, moon, and stars are darkened, bringing a supernatural darkness.

Fifth and Sixth Trumpets – Supernatural Judgments

  • A bottomless pit is opened, releasing demonic locust-like creatures to torment those without God’s seal for five months (Revelation 9:7–11).
  • The sixth trumpet unleashes a massive, destructive army described in Revelation 9:17–19.

Though revival is happening in the midst of these judgments, Revelation records that many still refuse to repent. Despite the clear signs and warnings, people harden their hearts rather than turn to Christ — though salvation was still available to them.

“Today is the day of salvation.”

Some people say, “I’ll enjoy life now. If the rapture happens, I’ll repent then.” But the truth is: it will be far more difficult to turn to Christ and stand firm during the Tribulation than it is today. The cost will be immense. While these truths are sobering, remember the heart of God: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16

May your LightNside experience the rapture — not the tribulation.