A very promising title! Will the book give what its title promises? After all that was already written about the Revelation, is it possible to write something that is new and important? After reading just a few sentences further, the Christian reader will, we hope, immediately admit, that the book can give what its title promises. He will admit that he gains a totally new insight in the Revelation, and that with this key, the closed book, as the Revelation of John, regardless of all given interpretations, is still called today, can also be opened and its contents be understood even by a simple layperson. Indeed, it is high time! The Lord Jesus gave His Revelation to His servants, to show them, what would happen (Rev 1:1.) and the most detailed and by far the greatest part concerns our time. Daily we see more and more of the predicted events developing. If the Revelation must be understood by the Lord’s servants, then it must be now, while we live in the time for which the Lord seems to have given His Revelation, because He depicted this time in such particular detail, and this specifically in order to warn His servants against the seduction of the great falling away, strengthen them in faith in Him and to preserve them in His Name. The mysteries of the kingdom of God are not revealed to the wise of this world but to the pure in hart. (Luke 10:21) such as the servants of the Lord must be. And, should the simple servants of God, to whom the Revelation is given, understand it clearly, then the Revelation must also be simple, which it is. That so many incomprehensible books have been written about the so called incomprehensible Revelation, that men searched so far away, what was to be found so near, and that this interpretation was not found long ago, will remain as much of a mystery to the reader as it was for us once we gained the correct insight into the Revelation.
Please take note that the writer of the book, Mr Willy Louis, passed away shortly after completing the book. His son, Mr. Julius De Smedt, gave the answers on behalf of his father, the writer.
Today we talk about The Book For Our Time! a book by Willy Louis Jeanne De Smedt published with our publishing house Europe Books.
Europe Books had the pleasure of interviewing the author Willy Louis Jeanne De Smedt to get to know him better, what prompted them to the writing of his book The Book For Our Time!, as well as how his passion for Writing started.
Below you can find our interview. Take a seat and enjoy your reading!!!
- What prompted you to the writing of your book?
Since childhood, I have been interested in God’s salvation plan. I even wanted to become a priest in the Catholic Church, but it did not happen. After I came to South Africa, I attended a service in the New Apostolic Church, where I heard about the First Ressurection (Revelations 20:6) for the first time. I was very interested and joined the church. Shortly afterwards, I met my wife, whose father was also an active member. While cleaning up a storeroom, I found a book, Het Boek Voor Onze Tijd, belonging to my father-in-law. The more I read, the more interested I became. After reading the book, I realised many things changed since then, making the topic more contemporary. That was when the idea of this present book started.
- What would you like to hear from your readers?
I wrote this book to understand Revelation better and inspire people to take eternal life more seriously. In the modern situation where life is all about daily life, a person forgets why you live in the first place. People are also influenced by those who do not believe in Christ. Although all the prophets prophesied the birth of Jesus, only a few people recognised Him when He was born. Jesus Himself told His disciples He will return. The angels confirmed the promise. John received the Revelation explaining, similar to the birth of Jesus, what will happen until the day of the fulfilment of the promise. Jesus asked if He would find faith in His return. After reading this book, I hope the reader will realise God is true, and Jesus will return without a doubt.
- How did your passion for writing start?
It is not so much a passion for writing but, instead, a passion to remind people of the imminent return of Christ that made me write this book. The writing is merely a way to convey a message people should be aware of.
- How did it feel to see your book published?
It gave me a feeling of fulfilment. It was important to me to complete the book and to make it available to everyone interested in Revelation. People think everything in Revelation is symbolic. The truth is that each description relates to reality. The prophets explained everything in the Old Testament. Why would God give something that nobody can understand? By publishing this book, the mystery around Revelation is revealed for anyone to understand. I can now say the same as Simeon: “For mine eyes have seen thy salvation”. (Luke 2:30).
- Are you currently working on a new writing project?
Yes, many people do not enjoy reading. Therefore, I decided to make a video of the book. The video will consist of relevant pictures, with a narrator explaining everything. This is a massive task that will occupy me for a few years.
Europe Books thanks the author Willy Louis Jeanne De Smedt once again for taking the time and answering our questions. We are really pleased to have walked alongside him on the editorial path that led to the publication of his book The Book For Our Time!. We wish him the best of luck for his book.
To you, my dear reader, may this book help you better understand the Apocalypse and inspire people to take eternal life more seriously. Above all, never forget the main reason why you live.
So, my dear reader, all I have to say is to enjoy your reading!
Your editor!