The Book of Revelation is a paradoxical book. On the one hand it’s utterly confusing. On the other hand it’s utterly clear.
Take today’s description of the two witnesses. It seems to fit Moses and Elijah, who tradition said would return to earth before the final Day of the Lord. And, certainly, they did return to earth to speak with Jesus during the transfiguration.
But other parts of the description leave us utterly confused.
Even though we may not know the meaning of many individual passages in Revelation, the main message of the book is clear. God is saying to the persecuted Christians for whom the book was originally intended:
“Hold on! Just as my Son emerged victorious after his suffering, so will you. So take heart!”
How do we “hold on” and “take heart” in trials?
Jesus said to his disciples, “You can do nothing without me.”
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