The Daily Plunge!

Deceiving Marked Consumers (Revelation 13:11–18). Looking like a lamb, but sounding like the dragon, the civil religion deceives the inhabitants to give their hope to the idol of the beast. Are your thoughts and actions marked by Christ or by the beast? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Arrogant Blasphemous State (Revelation 13:1–10). Satan calls out the political beast with its power and authority. Does the State demand obedience and worship? Where do you give your loyalty? Saints are called to be patient in endurance and faith. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Frustrated Displaced Accuser (Revelation 12:7–17). God’s angels fight the ancient foe with the Word. Can you withstand the lies and accusations of Satan? God won the victory of you by the blood of the Lamb. Do you have spiritual battles? If not, then why is Satan ignoring you? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Messiah Birthing Bride (Revelation 12:1–6).  Out of God’s people is birthed the Messiah. The Satanic serpent attacks the anointed son on the cross, but will be snatched up by the resurrection. Although Satan seeks to destroy the people of God, the Church, she is eternally prepared for her mission. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRe...

Kingdom Coming Trumpeting (Revelation 11:14–19).  The last trumpet announces the prayed for kingdom conquers the kingdom of Man. The nations are angry that the Almighty God’s wrath comes. God will be judging the dead; everyone, great and small. God’s promise covenant is being worked out. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Gloating Heathen Celebration (Revelation 11:1–14). Do realize God takes worship attendance? God protects your worship life, but the external is open to spiritual attack. The word is a fire that demolishes our enemies. People of this world celebrate the silencing of God’s witnesses. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

(Revelation 10:1–11) Does the people we know need to hear our witness? Is God’s word timid? We should distinguish between the Law and Gospel. Are you consuming the Word of God on a daily basis? Will you accept the bitter of the Word, trusting that God will use it to produce fruit in your life? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Toxic Volcanic Plague (Revelation 9:13–21). The annihilation of humanity is a mundane, daily affair of human willfulness. Even toxic volcanic breath does not cause the inhabitants of this world to repent of murders, sorcery, sexual immorality and thievery. Rather these values are worshipped. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Abyss Spewed Locusts (Revelation 8:13–9:12). The inhabitants of the world are warned that God’s real judgment is coming. A rebellious angel opens up the reservoir of evil that gets realized in human faces. God lets the wicked have their way and reap their whirlwind. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Earth Shaking Prayers (Revelation 8:1–12).  Breaking the seventh seal unleashes deafening silence in heaven so the prayers of God’s people can rise up. God’s people beg for how long before God overturns the world’s wickedness. Do we pray as though our prayer gets God’s attention? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Who Can Withstand? (Revelation 7:9-17) People of every tribe, tongue and nation stand before God. They stand outside the wrath of God because they have been cleansed by the sacrifice of Christ the Lamb. There is cross denying no escape hatch rapture in Revelation. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Bearing Baptismal Seal (Revelation 7:1–8). Our patient God will not allow any who he has called to be harmed.  God cares about everyone of his people and seals on their foreheads with the mark of the cross.  Do you bear the mark of Jesus in the way you live your life? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Heaven Calls Come (Revelation 6:1–17). The slaughtered Lamb releases the will of God upon the earth. Heaven calls for the full consequences of the world’s sin to come riding out. The people of the world would rather the mountains fall on them than to repent to Christ. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Worshipping The Worthy Lamb (Revelation 5:1–14) Who can make this broken world right? Only the slaughtered Lamb of God can fulfill God’s will. He alone breaks open God’s Word. Do you worship like you are excited about what God has done? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Throne Room Sneak Peak (Revelation 4:1–11). In the midst of all the world’s chaos, we can be assured God reigns. At his center is his mercy and his passion. Every Sunday you invited to enter the throne room, do you worship God and place him on the throne of your life? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #BookofRevelation

Fat Lukewarm Christians (Revelation 3:14–22). The church that exists to witness to the truth and grace of God will remain forever. Are we letting luxuries and comfort substitute for true abundant life? As the Holy Word is primary, human hearing is essential. # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Acclaimed Sanctuary Pillar (Revelation 3:7–13). Christ opens up what know one thought could be opened. He will exalt to prominence in the Kingdom the faithful small insignificant church. Whereas Christ asserts he loves us, do we  hold fast to our faith? # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Waking Unfinished Worshippers (Revelation 3:1–6). Are you alive in your faith, or just sleep worshipping? When the Spirit prompts you to repent, do you respond? Those who celebrate Christ’s victory will be celebrated by Christ. # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Blazing Fiery Eyes (Revelation 2:18–29). Christ warns that he sees right through our unfaith. He warns a church that tolerates misleading teaching. Each believer is responsible for themselves and not to sit under a false prophet. Christ promises to give himself the bright morning star. # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Hearing Hidden Manna (Revelation 2:8–17). While the church perceives itself impoverished, afflicted and insignificant, the church is victorious. In the satanic attack on our witness, don’t compromise on adhering to God’s word. Christ promises to defeat our enemy with the Word. # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Heresy Hating Love (Revelation 1:17–2:7). Christ is the undisputed Lord over the Church who alone determines the Church. Do we listen?  Are you gracious and compassionate with fellow Christians? Do you fall at the feet of the One who broke the bars of sin and death? # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Blazing Christ Brilliance (Revelation 1:9–16). Our high priest Christ walks among the churches encouraging us to be a lamp in the world. The Son of Man embodies the Divine wisdom, and unshakeable presence. The LORD speaks in his outside voice and has the Word come from his mouth. # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Last Day Last Words (Revelation 1:1–8) In the midst of crisis, John wraps up all the Scripture to reveal how God is active in our world. The One who loves you has made you a royal priest to serve in the real and eternal kingdom. Do we trust the Faithful Witness who has conquered death? # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofRevelation

Iniquity Trampling Promise (Micah 7:11–20). The LORD promises to shepherd his flock, to be their king. We are the Lord’s treasured inheritance. Who is like God who conquers sin and devastation? Who is like our God who gives grace and shows us love? ​ # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Micah

Bearing Redeeming Judgment (Micah 7:1–10). The best and most upright in a sinful world are thorny briers. Even though I have sinned and will bear his judgment, yet the LORD will vindicate me. Will you watch and hope for the Lord to be your savior? # dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Micah