Revelation 9:3 And out of the smoke locusts came down on the earth and were given power like that of scorpions of the earth.
My frustration with Revelation continues to be a frustration of understanding. I want to understand why commentary can so easily say things like, “Well, clearly, this means this.” Or “Of course, this can’t be interpreted as that” with such certainty.
Revelation 9:4 They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those people who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
This is the most unusual book in the Bible. It is the longest, strangest prophetic dream we’ve heard. I’m baffled by the certainty in interpretation. I asked a friend of mine yesterday for additional resources for Revelation. I look forward to diving into the information he sent as I try to wrap my head and heart around what’s here.
Revelation 9:5 They were not allowed to kill them but only to torture them for five months. And the agony they suffered was like that of the sting of a scorpion when it strikes.
Lord, Thank You for the gift of uncertainty and the desire to dig deeper and to understand Your word better. Thank You that I will draw closer to You as long as I continue to earnestly seek You. Thank You for always meeting me here, for whispering to my heart. Amen.
Revelation 9:6 During those days people will seek death but will not find it; they will long to die, but death will elude them.
Have a blessed day.