The unveiling of Jesus’ Revelation to John revealed that the heavenly throne of God is secure, the glorious Lamb of God is victorious, and consummation of God’s salvation plan is coming, and soon. To Christians living in a culture in which sin seemed normal, righteousness seemed strange and the enemies of God seemed to have the upper hand, Revelation gave them encouragement to remain faithful, and instruction to help them do it. We need that same encouragement and instruction. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. (Rev 1:3)