Scripture Post #1,428: *VIGILANT & CLOTHED*

Revelation 16:15: 

"Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame."

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The Heavenly Revelation of the Apostle John.

Context:

Rev. 15:13: "And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet."

V. 14: "For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty."

V. 15: "Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame."

 

The Apostle John saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, beast and false prophet. The dragon, beast and false prophet are all antiChrist. Meaning: they oppose CHRIST and holiness. Verse 14 explains that these unclean spirits were the spirits of devils. That these devilish spirits worked *miracles*. Devilish spirits possessing miraculous power? Yes. Satan and his angels have the power to deceive. Deceive people into believing that evil is good, wrong is right, darkness is light and miracles are GOD when they actually aren't. 

(2nd Cor. 11:13: "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ."

V. 14: "And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light."

V. 15: "Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works."

Matt. 24:24: "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.")

This is why JESUS says to "watch" in Rev. 16:15. We watch and be on the lookout for deception. If we're vigilant, we become less likely to be deceived. 

"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." ~Matthew 26:41. 

When we watch and are vigilant we are clothed. When we let our guards down we expose ourselves, and deception becomes the shame of our nakedness. GOD doesn't want you naked and exposed. Cover up and watch. 

Originally Published: Wed. • 8 • 10 • 16