The Great Banquet

Written By Betty Predmore

REVELATION 19: 1-21

(December 28)

I love banquets! I love to plan them, decorate for them, and enjoy watching everyone enjoying the food and fellowship. It is hard work, but it blesses my heart. There is something about coming together and sharing a special meal that really creates a setting for intimate fellowship and memory making.

John finds himself in the midst of the wedding banquet of the Lamb. Babylon has been destroyed and the crowds of heaven are rejoicing. the twenty-four elders and four living beings are worshipping God and giving him praise. The angel gives John some instructions, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb."

When John hears this, he falls down in worship, but the angel demands he get up. He is not worthy of worship. He is only a servant of God, as is John and all who testified in faith.

What exactly is this wedding feast? It is the culmination of human history ... good vs. evil ... the judgement of the wicked and the joining of Christ and the church. The church is clothed in righteousness whereas the wicked were clothing in the great sins of Babylon. The righteous who are joined to Christ are a reflection of his work. As believers, we are the bride. We are also invited guests, called to be a part of God's kingdom.

John sees heaven open up and a white horse appears. The rider had eyes like flames and wore many crowns upon his head. Reminds me of the song by Michael W. Smith:

Crown him with many crowns

The Lamb upon the throne

This rider's robe was dipped in blood and his title was Word of God. The armies of heaven followed him in their pure white clothing on white horses. There was a sword coming from his mouth. Why? To rule the nations with an iron rod and to release the wrath of God.

An angel was standing in the sun, beckoning for the vultures to gather together for the great banquet. This banquet was prepared by God (much better than any I have ever prepared, I am sure).

The beast and the kings of the world with their armies all came together to fight against the rider of the white horse. The beast was captured. The false prophet was captured. They were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This lake is the final destination of all the wicked. The antichrist and the false prophet are thrown in now, but Satan will soon be thrown in as well, as will all whose names are not written in the book of life.

The rider of the white horse killed all the armies of the enemy with the sharp sword coming from his mouth. The vultures all gorged themselves on their dead bodies. They enjoyed the great banquet of God.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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