"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star." The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. (Revelation 22:12-17 ESV)
Today a look at Revelation 22. There are just so many truths to get here:
He is coming soon and will repay everyone for what they have done
He is the first and the last, there is none before Him or after Him
The righteous will enter the Holy city through the gates
The wicked will not be in the Holy city
Jesus is inviting us in without price, calling those who seek Him
I get chills reading this chapter as it is like a summation of all time. It's like finishing a series of books or movies, you just take a deep breath and contemplate everything from the first page/ scene of the first book/movie to the last page/scene. This saga is much more satisfying though because, His story continues to be written everyday through you and through me. He is not done working yet. He will be there to welcome us home when our story ends and the torch passes to the next generation.
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