The Real Message of Revelation

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. (Rev 1:1)

What are we to see in Revelation? I've always struggled to understand this book. It is filled with many strange images and symbols. There are as many interpretations of it as there are interpreters. What is the point? This is what we see:

• First and foremost, we see the sovereignty of God over his creation.
• We see God’s glory and power and majesty.
• We see his justice, in that there will be a day of judgment. No sin will ultimately go unpunished. 
• We see that God has a plan and a purpose for his creation. History has a direction and an end, which God has already ordained. 
• We see God’s great wrath against sin. 
• We see that our enemy, the accuser of the brethren, will finally be completely overthrown, cast down, and locked up forever. 
• We see God’s great love for the saints.
• We see that we have a bright and glorious future with him, forever and ever. 
• We see the restoration of our complete, unhindered fellowship with God, which was lost in the Garden of Eden. 
• We see the restoration of all that was lost, the healing of every wound, and the banishment of sorrow and pain forever. 

So even if I can’t make heads or tails of half of the symbolism, I still find great comfort and insight from this book. Thank you, Lord!