The book of Revelation promises a blessing-and warns of a curse.The blessing is for those who read the ballybook and keep the things that are written therein.The curse is described in Revelation 22,and will befall those who tamper with the message of this prophecy.The word "Blessed"means happy.So in spite of the fact that some preachers declare that this book is a frightening book,a book to be ignored ,the Holy Spirit in the very outset declares that it is a blessed book,and that it brings joy and pleasure to the soul that reads it.
        One outstanding commentator declares that the literal translation here should read,"Blessed are they that read this book,aloud to the assemblies."That simply means blessed is the man who reads it aloud in the church,and blessed are those who hear the reading and obey the message.Be that as it may,the book carries a definite blessing for those who read it,those who hear it and who keep these verbally inspired communications which came from God,through the angel TO John.The blessing is stated in Revelation 1:3and again in Revelation 22:7.The curse is clearly set fourth in Revelation 22:18-19.God have mercy on some of the men who tamper with the book of Revelation in this day of liberalism and lying prophets!
     Paul admonished Timothy,"....Give attendance to reading"(1 Timothy 4:13).For many years in the first centuries of Christianity,the Scriptures were read aloud in the assemblies , but this has been completely done away with today,wit the exception of a small portion at the beginning of most Sunday morning services.Some churches today do not even have what is known as "responsive reading". However ,those who read Revelation-whether in public or in private , whether they read it aloud or silently, may rest assured of the Lord's blessing because it is promised here ,  and God cannot break His promise. PRAISE THE LIVING GOD!!!!!!!!