Revelation repeatedly calls us to simple heartfelt worship of God. It invites us to put aside earthly idols that demand our worship. John wrote Revelation when Christians faced persecution from the Roman empire. The churches he wrote to were frightened by the empire's military might. But John reminds them that Rome is not the ultimate power - God is. There is a spiritual battle between good and evil described in these chapters. Though it talks of destructive forces, God can destroy destruction without being destructive. Heaven falls silent so God can hear the cries of his people on earth. At the communion table, we proclaim the lamb sacrificed on the cross as the ultimate power, not political or military forces. We must continue to worship God amidst life's struggles, holding onto all that is good. We explore Revelation's call to worship God above all earthly powers. Though the middle chapters describe spiritual battles, John reminds us that God, not the mighty Roman empire, is the ultimate power. God destroys evil without being destructive himself. Overall we are to worship God amidst life's struggles, proclaiming Christ's sacrifice as the greatest power.

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