As John processes the angel’s message, he finds it difficult to take in. Pastor Chuck Swindoll specifies important points for believers today: much of God’s truth tastes sweet and is pleasant, but some of His plans feel bitter to our taste and are hard to accept.

We’re to be informed in our biblical knowledge of the future, but we’ll never understand all of biblical prophecy. Some of it will remain a mystery.

Maturity doesn’t happen overnight. It’s developed over the long haul by applying God’s Word to your everyday life.