Purpose

And the Israelites grieved for their brothers, the Benjamites, and said, “Today a tribe is cut off from Israel.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

But this is not his intention; this is not his plan. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off many nations.

And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come.

But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound his trumpet, the mystery of God will be fulfilled, just as He proclaimed to His servants the prophets.”

So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”