December 30/31, 2014
We made it! We’ve completed our trek through the Bible in 2014! Are you ready for a “Season of Prayer?” I will be continuing this “Bible Blog” in 2015, writing weekly, rather than daily, on prayer, and what the Scriptures teach us about this great gift and privilege.
Revelation 20-22
These final three chapters tell us, as Paul Harvey used to say, “The rest of the story.” Many preachers have quipped, “I’ve read the last chapters of the Bible, and I know who wins!” But the truth of the matter is this: The Christian life isn’t about winning and losing; it’s about worshipping the Lamb.
Even after a thousand years of Christ’s reign on earth, there will be, apparently, some who refuse to worship Him, who rebel and follow the enemy into self-worship. The devil and, all who refuse to worship the King of Kings, will be dispatched. Only then can the New Jerusalem, the new place of worship, the new palace of God’s presence, descend to earth! Only then, will God’s dwelling place reside with human beings without interference. Only then will pain and suffering and tears and sadness be dismissed. Only then will Jesus reign supreme. Only then will the redeemed realize the vast uncharted expanse of God’s grace and goodness. Only then will paradise (the Garden of Eden) be regained. Only then will we all be able to eat from the Tree of Life and worship without hindrance the One who died, rose and is coming again!
Take these things to heart, O troubled souls of the earth! Jesus says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” (Revelation 22:20)
Are we ready?
See you the first week in January with a Prayer Blog!
Your brother in Christ,
Pastor Gary
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