Today, as I was reading about the life of the apostle John, two things stood out to me, particularly regarding his exile to the island of Patmos. The first is the time he spent there. John was on Patmos for about a year or two, exiled by Emperor Domitian around 95 AD. The exact length of his stay isn’t entirely clear, but what matters more is what God did during this time of isolation. While on the island of Patmos, John wrote the Book of Revelation. God gave him profound visions that have shaped the Christian Church for centuries. What strikes me most is that John was alone, in a quiet, isolated place, which allowed him to hear clearly from God. Without the distractions of the outside world, John could be still and fully open to God’s voice. Emperor Domitian intended for John’s exile to silence him and stop his influence on the spread of Christianity. But God had other plans. By placing John in solitude, in an environment where he could be quiet and listen, God did a mighty work. I find this incredibly significant because it shows that sometimes we need to step away from the busyness of