# Revelation 16.15 ## TL;DR - I need to remain "clothed" by Jesus' blood so I won't go naked and have my sin's exposed ## Background - I was listening to the Bible and heard **Revelation 16.15** - I assume I have previously written on this verse, but wanted to capture the thoughts that came to me just now ## Notes ### Observations - First, Jesus said He was coming like a thief - Next, He described two requirements for a[[Blessing|blessing]] ([[G3107]]) - remain [[awake]] ([[G1127]]) - remain [[Clothing_Characteristics_God|clothed]] ([[G2440]]) - Conclusion - If unclothed, then [[naked]] ([[G1131]]) - Consequence for failing to remain as required - [[shame]] ([[G0808]]) exposed ([[G0991]]) ### Interpretations - In light of the overall context, I have the following thoughts about about this verse - Jesus started in the time domain then shifted to the characteristic domain - He said he was "coming like a thief" to which I think connects to the command to remain awake - I think Jesus' use of the thief moniker was to communicate that He will come when we least expect it - The idea of a thief is rather negative, so I think that is why Jesus mentioned the blessing next - The next part are the two requirements / commands - Awake - The command to remain awake connects back to the statement that Jesus would come when we least expect it. - The awake part of this verse is beyond the scope of this note - Clothed - After the command to remain clothed, Jesus explained why this is necessary, "so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed" - The clothing refers to the blood of Jesus covering my sins - Shame refers to my sins - Nakedness refers to being exposed ### Application - I would rather not have my sin exposed, so I need to remain under Jesus' covering provided by His blood - I know that I would rather not have my sin exposed, so I want to remain "clothed" with Jesus - 777 - Lord, please don't let me stray outside your covering - Please give me your power to persevere to the end