Good Morning Friends,
The focal word of Revelation 22 is “come.” Three
times Jesus reminds us that He is coming again -- soon.
“Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who
keeps the words of the prophecy in this book.” (Revelation 22:7)
“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with
me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.” (Revelation
22:12)
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes,
I am coming soon.’” (Revelation 22:20)
It’s been almost 2,000 years since Jesus gave
that promise through John. “Soon” in Jesus’ mind has a different meaning than
soon in our minds. We grow impatient waiting for the fulfillment of the
promise. We wonder if He has forgotten, or decided not to come after all. But
when we see the things that John saw in Revelation start to unfold in reality
then we can know that the Second Coming is right around the corner. Jesus will
come again and all that holds Him back now is His patience in wanting as many
as possible to come to Him for salvation.
The Spirit of God and the bride (the church)
long for Jesus to come again. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let
him who hears say, ‘Come!’ Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever
wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” (Revelation 22:17) The
Spirit and the bride call to those who are still living with the emptiness of not
knowing Jesus to come to Him for the gift of life.
And, finally, John adds his own plea, “Amen. Come,
Lord Jesus.” (Revelation 22:20)
Come, Lord Jesus. Remake this dark world with
Your bright light.
Come, Lord Jesus. Show Your glory, majesty, and
power.
Come, Lord Jesus. Usher in our glorious
eternity.
Come, Lord Jesus. Bring us into Your eternal
presence.
Come, Lord Jesus!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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