Revelation 8:1-13 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.… I. Soul-silence often FOLLOWS GREAT EXCITEMENT. From the storms of remorse, secular anxieties, arid social bereavements, the soul of the genuinely Christly arises into a "peace that passeth all understanding." II. Soul-silence is often found ABSORBING WORSHIP. 1. The prayers of saints on earth are of great practical interest in the spiritual universe. (1) They are offerings that are acceptable to its Supreme Ruler. (2) In rendering them acceptable to God, His highest spiritual ministers are deeply engaged. 2. The prayers of saints on earth exert an influence on the things of time. III. Soul-silence often SPRINGS FROM HIGH EXPECTANCY. What wonderful things are before us all! Were we earnestly waiting for the "manifestation of the sons of God," waiting the advent of Him who is to wind up the affairs of the world, how silent should we be! (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.WEB: When he opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. |
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