We check the forecast. We warn friends about traffic. We call a neighbor when a storm’s headed their way. Why? Because we care. Because it’s the natural response when we see danger coming—we speak up.
So why is it, when it comes to the most devastating judgment the world will ever see, we so often stay silent?
The book of Revelation paints a picture that is both terrifying and magnificent. It is the final word on the brokenness of humanity, the wrath of God, the triumph of Jesus, and the eternal destinies of every soul. It’s not just poetic or symbolic—it’s a divine warning. A storm is coming. And it’s far more than wind and rain.
The Judgment Ahead Is Real
Revelation isn’t fiction. It’s not optional reading. It is God’s final letter to His people and to the world—a prophecy of the days to come. The judgments poured out in Revelation are weighty and terrifying: the breaking of seals, the sounding of trumpets, the wrath poured from bowls, the final war, and the second death.
This is not a story to scare us into submission—it’s a revelation to wake us up.
Hell is not just a metaphor. The Lake of Fire is not symbolic. Eternal separation from God is the ultimate consequence for those who reject Christ. And God, in His mercy, told us all of this in advance—not to terrify us, but to mobilize us.
Why Aren’t We Speaking?
If we believe it, really believe it—then why are we so quiet?
We’ll warn someone about a broken stoplight or a cold front. But will we warn them that the wrath of God is coming upon the earth? Will we tell them the truth—that without Jesus, they’re heading toward judgment?
The silence should disturb us.
We say we love people. But are we willing to risk awkwardness to show it? Are we more afraid of being uncomfortable than we are of people going to hell? Are we more concerned with being accepted than being faithful?
And here’s the hard truth: sometimes our unwillingness to speak reveals something about the strength—or weakness—of our faith.
A Faith That Doesn’t Warn Might Not Believe
This is not about guilt-tripping. It’s about honesty. If we’re not warning others, is it because we don’t fully believe what Revelation says? Do we doubt the judgment is real? Or are we so detached from eternity that we’ve grown numb to its weight?
James 2:17 says that “faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” A faith that doesn’t move us to minister—especially to the people we love—needs to be examined. We can’t read Revelation and come away indifferent. We should come away changed, compelled, and charged with urgency.
The Most Loving Thing We Can Do
Ministering to someone you care about isn’t always about having all the answers. It’s about being willing to say, “I love you enough to tell you the truth.” It’s about praying with urgency, speaking with boldness, and trusting God with the results.
We’re not called to save anyone—only God can do that. But we are called to speak. To share the truth. To hold up a sign before the bridge gives out. To tell people there’s a narrow road that leads to life—and His name is Jesus.
Final Thought: Eternity Is Worth the Risk
The warnings of Revelation are not pleasant. But they are full of purpose. They are meant to draw us to repentance, to stir our hearts with holy urgency, and to remind us that this life is not the end.
So ask yourself:
- Who in your life needs to hear the truth?
- What keeps you from telling them?
- Is it fear? Doubt? Pride? Apathy?
And most importantly: What does that say about your faith?
It’s a hard question—but it’s worth asking. Because the storm is coming. And the most unloving thing we could do is pretend it isn’t.
