In this first interlude, John is shown two visions that answer the question from Chapter 6 of who can stand under these judgments.

There is justified anger when it is modeled after Christ’s heart. But how that anger is handled determines whether it is honoring of God. Psalm 4 serves as our guide to take our anger to God.

Jesus has broken the first four seals and unleashed trials and tribulations upon the earth for the purpose of bringing judgment to the unfaithful and persecutors and to purify the faithful. Those who have live a martyred life now cry for God's justice to be done and John is given imagery of future judgment that will come.

Psalm 32 helps guide our prayers when we’re experiencing the guilt of sin into confession and renewal.

Revelation 6 shows Jesus' authority over evil forces. What they meant for evil, he used for good by bringing judgment to the unfaithful and purifying the saints.

When our desires don’t align with God’s will, it is natural to feel disappointed. How do we take our disappointment to God? There’s a Psalm for that. Psalm 74 guides us in praying honestly and remembering God’s faithfulness so we can move forward with trust in God.

John's vision in the throne room of God now shifts focus from the One seated on the throne to the Slain Lamb who is worthy of all authority and worship because of his sacrifice.

The Psalms provide an opportunity to pray God’s words back to Him. Fear is a common and universal emotion. Psalm 27 provides the truths we need to take our prayers to Jesus to overcome our fears.

Do you live each moment of your life with the imminent return of Jesus in mind? This time we have has been ordained by God for his purposes. The hyphen between Jesus’s first coming and his return matters to God, so it had better matter to us.

A group of shepherds were the first to share the good news of Jesus’s birth. The gift of Jesus is a gift we need to share with others.